Job Overview
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.