Real Estate Associate (2-8 PQE)

Job Title: Real Estate Associate / Senior Associate (2–8 PQE)
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits (£80,000- £120,000)

The Opportunity
A highly regarded, full-service UK law firm is looking to strengthen its London Real Estate team with the addition of a Commercial Property Associate or Senior Associate. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and directory-ranked team working on high-quality, complex matters for a diverse client base.

You will be joining a collaborative and well-supported team environment with genuine scope to develop your own practice, build client relationships and progress your career.

The Role
You will advise a broad range of clients including developers, investors, occupiers and lenders on a variety of commercial property matters, including:

• Acquisitions and disposals of investment property (including sale and leasebacks)
• Drafting and negotiating leases and wider landlord & tenant matters
• Development work, including site acquisitions and development agreements
• Portfolio management work, including licences, consents and asset management matters
• Title investigations and reporting
• Supporting on cross-disciplinary transactions alongside corporate, banking and construction teams
• Supervising junior lawyers where appropriate

The Team
You will be part of a respected London-based Real Estate team within a wider national property group, offering strong internal support, specialist expertise and a steady flow of high-quality work. The team acts for a broad mix of clients including national operators, developers and investors.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 2–8 years’ PQE
• Strong experience in commercial real estate and landlord & tenant work
• Exposure to development and investment transactions is desirable
• Commercially aware with strong client-facing skills
• Confident managing your own matters and working as part of a wider team
• Interest in business development and building long-term client relationships

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Hybrid working and flexible approach
• 25+ days annual leave plus additional perks (birthday leave, Christmas closure)
• Private medical options, pension, and wellbeing support
• Structured progression and excellent training opportunities
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative culture

If this is of interest, please feel free to submit your CV. We never send CVs to clients without your prior consent — I’ll always arrange a call first to discuss the role in detail and ensure it’s the right fit for you.