Commercial Real Estate Solicitor (Managing Associate)

City of London Permanent View Job Description
A leading international law firm is seeking a 5-8 PQE Managing Associate to join its high‑performing Commercial Real Estate team in London. This is an opportunity to work on premium investment, development and asset management matters within one of the city's most dynamic and diverse real estate practices.
  • Opportunity for growth and progression
  • Senior work on complex deals

About Our Client

Our client is home to one of London's largest and most sophisticated real estate teams, supporting both corporate and private wealth clients across the full property lifecycle. The department advises on investment, development, asset management, construction, planning, finance, disputes and tax, and is active across logistics, alternative residential, office, retail, hospitality, leisure and life sciences.With a strong focus on innovation, the team leverages proptech, automation and data‑driven tools to deliver efficient, commercially focused solutions. Their market‑leading insight into policy, regulation and capital flows ensures they are consistently at the forefront of major real estate transactions in the UK.

Job Description

In this role, you will:

  • Advise on a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and leasing for both landlords and tenants
  • Assist across the department on major mandates, including drafting and negotiating certificates, reports and transactional documents
  • Lead on due diligence exercises and contribute to 'big ticket' corporate real estate matters and financings
  • Maintain exceptional client care, ensuring updates on progress, timelines and costs
  • Safeguard confidentiality and data security across all client work
  • Develop and strengthen relationships with clients and market contacts
  • Contribute to team billing, time recording and wider practice development

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5-8 years' PQE gained in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Commercial Real Estate practice
  • Strong academics and excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills
  • Experience advising on investment, development or asset management matters, with an ability to explain complex information clearly and commercially
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders
  • A commercial mindset with an interest in BD activity
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational capability and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • A collaborative, personable and confident approach, with resilience under pressure

What's on Offer

  • High‑value, complex real estate work for a market‑leading client base
  • Exposure to a diverse range of asset classes and major transactions
  • A supportive, ambitious team with strong internal progression opportunities
Contact
Nick Barker
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6965873
Phone number
+442072692103

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Barker
Consultant phone
+442072692103
Job reference
JN-032026-6965873