Associate - Commercial Property

This highly regarded Top 50 law firm is seeking a talented and ambitious Real Estate Associate (1-2 PQE) to join its dynamic and well-established team!

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior real estate lawyer looking to advance their career with a firm known for its high-quality work and supportive culture.

The firm works with a diverse client base, ranging from multinational corporations to innovative start-ups. With a strong focus on collaboration, professional development, and excellence, this firm offers a stimulating environment where you can hone your legal expertise and progress your career.

The Team

The firm's Real Estate team is known for its depth of knowledge and breadth of experience, covering the full spectrum of property matters. They advise clients on a variety of real estate transactions, from acquisitions and disposals to asset management, development projects, and dispute resolution.

The team has a particular strength in corporate real estate, handling major development projects, large-scale office relocations, and investment portfolio management. Their work spans across planning, construction, property finance, and litigation, providing a comprehensive service to clients.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Commercial property transactions, including site assembly, acquisitions, disposals, and financings
• Asset management, including lease renewals, terminations, and property fit-outs
• Development projects, from office headquarters to logistics and leisure developments

The Role

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality, complex real estate matters.
As a Real Estate Associate, you will play a key role in supporting clients and developing your expertise in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling acquisitions and disposals of leasehold and freehold properties
• Advising on landlord and tenant matters (primarily commercial, with some residential)
• Managing asset portfolios, including licences and wayleave agreements
• Assisting with real estate aspects of corporate acquisitions and disposals
• Preparing reports on title and certificates of title
• Conducting due diligence for financial institutions in relation to property financing

There will also be opportunities to gain experience in:

• Advising on complex pre-let arrangements involving significant landlord and tenant works
• Portfolio sales and acquisitions
• Acting for international investors on property investments
• Advising occupiers on major development and refurbishment projects

About You The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• 1 to 2 years' post-qualification experience in a Real Estate team
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• A proactive, commercial, and solutions-focused approach
• An interest in marketing and business development
• Experience advising tenants on office relocations (preferred)
• Confidence in managing work independently and liaising directly with clients
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to learning and professional growth

In short, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected firm offering exposure to top-tier clients and high-profile real estate matters.

The firm provides excellent training and career progression opportunities, along with a positive and inclusive working environment.

If you are a motivated and talented real estate lawyer looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now for consideration or call Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.