Real Estate Associate/Senior Associate solicitor

Real Estate Associate / Senior Associate solcitor (4+ PQE)

Location: London

PQE: 4+ years

The Opportunity

A Top global law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Associate or Senior Associate into its market-leading Real Estate team, based in London. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a premier City real estate practice, advising an impressive roster of clients across high-profile commercial property transactions.

This role offers exposure to a broad mix of real estate work, including investment, development, corporate occupier, and strategic land matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in high-value, often cross-border transactions, working closely with colleagues across the firm's UK and global offices.

About the Firm

This global law firm is widely recognised for its strength across sectors, commitment to innovation, and collaborative culture. As one of the UK's leading real estate practices, it is known for delivering strategic, commercial advice to institutional investors, developers, corporates, and financial institutions on some of the most complex and high-value deals in the market.

With a strong international platform, the firm is well positioned to support cross-border work and offers excellent opportunities for career development, secondments, and client exposure at all levels.

The Real Estate Team

The London Real Estate team is a core part of the firm's global real estate offering, with top-tier rankings in all major legal directories. It has particular strength in:

• Investment acquisitions and disposals
• Real estate development and regeneration projects
• Joint ventures and forward funding arrangements
• Corporate real estate transactions
• Landlord and tenant advisory work

The team prides itself on its supportive culture, commitment to excellence, and breadth of work across all asset classes including office, logistics, retail, residential, and mixed-use.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of commercial property transactions.
• Leading on investment acquisitions, disposals, and asset management work.
• Supporting large-scale development projects and regeneration schemes.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts, leases, and development agreements.
• Working closely with clients, project teams, and other specialist departments.
• Supporting the team in business development and mentoring junior colleagues (for senior associate level).

What We're Looking For

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 4 years' post-qualification experience in commercial real estate.
• Strong technical and drafting skills across a broad range of property work.
• Experience in high-value transactions, ideally gained at a City or top-tier regional firm.
• Commercial approach with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and commitment to excellence.

Why Join?

• Be part of one of the most highly regarded real estate teams in the City.
• Work on complex, high-profile transactions for world-class clients.
• Access exceptional training, development, and progression opportunities.
• Enjoy a modern, flexible working environment and a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with clear paths to progression.