Job Overview

• We are seeking an exceptional Senior Associate to join a leading London Real Estate team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside highly regarded practitioners on complex, high-value matters for a diverse client base, including institutional investors, developers, corporates and public sector bodies.

Professional Excellence

• Advise on a broad range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, development projects, joint ventures and co-investments.

• Draft, review and negotiate complex documentation with a high degree of technical accuracy and commercial awareness.

• Take day-to-day responsibility for progressing both straightforward and complex matters, ensuring deadlines are met and client expectations are exceeded.

Client

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, developing a strong understanding of their commercial objectives and providing pragmatic advice.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to add value and introduce other services.

• Demonstrate confidence and effectiveness in negotiations while representing clients’ interests professionally.

Business Development

• Work closely with partners and the business development team to identify and pursue new business opportunities.

• Maintain and expand a network of industry contacts.

• Stay up to date with market trends, competitor activity and client developments to inform strategic initiatives.

People & Team

• Lead and manage teams on complex transactions, providing guidance and support to junior lawyers and trainees.

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment through mentoring and constructive feedback.

• Contribute to knowledge sharing, training and internal initiatives.

Quality and Risk Management

• Maintain meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the highest standards of quality and risk management.

• Identify and address issues promptly to safeguard client interests and maintain professional standards.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience (ideally 5+ years PQE) gained at a leading law firm.

• Strong experience in corporate real estate, including investment and development transactions, joint ventures and co-investments.

• Proven ability to manage complex matters and lead teams effectively.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills with strong commercial awareness.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.

• Collaborative team player with a proactive and commercially minded approach.

• A genuine interest in the real estate sector and its evolving market landscape.