Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsPlay a key role in a market‑leading global real estate practice.Drive precedent automation and innovation at the heart of the team.About Our ClientOur client is home to one of the largest and most highly regarded real estate practices globally, with a strong and enduring market reputation across a wide range of sectors. Real estate is a core and growing part of the firm's business, playing a central role across multiple jurisdictions.The London‑based real estate team offers a full suite of services, advising on development, joint ventures, structured investments, acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant work, retail, real estate finance, planning and property litigation. The team works closely with colleagues across the UK and virtual platforms, enabling the delivery of integrated and cost‑effective solutions for clients.Job DescriptionThe RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Professional Development Lawyer (PDL) to join the real estate practice, working at the heart of the team. The primary focus of the role is the maintenance, enhancement and automation of the precedent bank, ensuring the department remains at the forefront of legal service delivery.Working closely with the Managing PDL, the successful candidate will support a broad range of know‑how and innovation initiatives while maintaining close engagement with fee‑earners across the practice.This role offers a high level of responsibility, significant exposure across the breadth of the real estate practice, and regular interaction with lawyers at all levels.Key ResponsibilitiesThe role will involve:Reviewing, updating, maintaining and automating the England and Wales real estate precedent bankDrafting new precedents and practice notes to support their effective useWorking closely with fee‑earners to understand precedent requirements and respond to technical queriesEngaging with lawyers to gather market feedback and maintain a strong understanding of current market practiceSupporting and participating in innovation and legal technology initiatives, including document automationProviding research support and technical input on legal developmentsAssisting in the preparation of client briefings, legal updates and know‑how materialsSupporting the identification, development and delivery of internal and client‑facing trainingSourcing and sharing relevant legal and market knowledge, encouraging knowledge‑sharing across the teamThe Successful ApplicantThis role would suit an experienced England and Wales‑qualified real estate lawyer or PDL with a strong track record in knowledge development and client support.The ideal candidate will demonstrate:Strong technical knowledge of the real estate sector and market practiceExcellent drafting skills, with experience creating and maintaining precedentsExperience of document automation, ideally using Contract ExpressA practical understanding of the commercial implications of legal changeA proactive approach to problem‑solving for internal and external clientsStrong intellectual, analytical and research skillsClear, confident communication and an approachable working styleAbility to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environmentWhat's on OfferA high‑profile PDL role within a globally recognised real estate practiceSignificant responsibility across precedents, automation and know‑howClose working relationships with fee‑earners across the full real estate spectrumOpportunity to contribute meaningfully to innovation and legal technologyStrong support from an established knowledge functionA collaborative culture with real scope for professional developmentHybrid and flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits packageContactTom Mastin-LeeQuote job refJN-012026-6929415Phone number+442072692143Job summaryJob functionPropertySubsectorCorporate Real EstateSectorBusiness ServicesLocationCity of LondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameTom Mastin-LeeConsultant phone+442072692143Job referenceJN-012026-6929415
