Commercial Real Estate Associate

Transactional Real Estate Associate | 3-6 PQE | London | Top 25 UK Law Firm

Are you a Commercial Real Estate Solicitor with 3-6 years' PQE looking to take the next step in your career with a highly regarded, market-leading national Real Estate practice?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading team advising major property companies, institutional investors, developers and occupiers on high-value transactions and complex development projects. You'll work on high-profile matters across the UK, take ownership of your work and collaborate with leading practitioners, with opportunities to develop your own specialism and build client relationships.

About the Firm

This Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked international law firm is recognised as one of the UK's leading full-service practices, advising major corporates, financial institutions, investors and multinational businesses across the UK and internationally.

Renowned for combining technical excellence with commercial insight, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic advice on complex transactions and business-critical matters. Its collaborative culture encourages lawyers to take ownership, build client relationships and develop their careers alongside experienced practitioners.

With one of the UK's largest Real Estate divisions, comprising over 300 lawyers nationally, the firm offers an outstanding platform for ambitious property lawyers looking to work on sophisticated transactions and progress within a supportive environment.

About the Team

The Real Estate practice is a market-leading, nationally recognised team with significant transactional expertise and a strong reputation for advising on complex commercial property matters across a broad range of sectors.

The London team acts for some of the UK's largest property companies, institutional investors, developers, funders and occupiers, as well as international investors deploying capital and expanding their presence in the UK.

Its work spans development, investment, funding and property management transactions, including high-profile projects and complex schemes across multiple sectors. The team has supported more than 800 funders, investors, developers and agents on almost 14,000 real estate projects over the last two years, demonstrating the scale and breadth of its work.

With continued investment in the practice, innovative legal technology and a strong pipeline of work, the team offers an excellent environment for an Associate looking to develop their expertise, take on greater responsibility and build their market profile.

The Role

This opportunity is ideal for a Commercial Real Estate Solicitor with 3-6 years' PQE and experience across transactional commercial property matters, particularly investment, development, funding and asset management.

Working alongside experienced Partners and senior practitioners, you'll manage your own caseload while supporting on major, high-value transactions. You'll have the opportunity to build on any existing specialism while developing broader commercial property experience, taking ownership of matters and building client relationships.

Your work will include:

• Managing your own caseload of transactional commercial real estate matters, from initial instruction through to completion.
• Advising on a broad range of investment, development, funding and property management transactions.
• Working closely with Partners on significant, high-value transactions and complex projects for major property companies, institutional investors, developers, funders and occupiers.
• Managing large-scale transactions collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Real Estate practice.
• Developing expertise in particular areas of commercial property, with opportunities to establish your own specialism and market profile.
• Building strong client relationships, providing commercially focused advice and contributing to business development initiatives.
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals, contributing to their development and the efficient delivery of transactions.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 3-6 years' PQE and experience in commercial real estate or transactional property law.
• Demonstrable experience advising on investment, development, funding and/or asset management transactions, with the ability to manage your own matters and support on complex, high-value deals.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills, with a commercially focused and solutions-oriented approach.
• Confident managing client and stakeholder relationships, with an understanding of their commercial objectives and priorities.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with a proactive, collaborative approach and the ambition to take on increasing responsibility.
• An interest in business development and developing client relationships; experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous.

An excellent opportunity to join a market-leading Real Estate practice, advising major investors, developers and property companies on high-profile transactions, with quality work, early responsibility, close Partner contact and strong opportunities for career progression.

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Charlie Simpkin at charlie@jmc-legal.com or call JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.