About the Role
Commercial Real Estate | London High-performing platform. Premium work. Real visibility. This is an opportunity to join one of London’s most dynamic and well-resourced real estate teams, operating at the intersection of private wealth, corporate capital, and complex development. The firm is widely recognised for its strength in high-value, multi-jurisdictional work and is particularly well known as a top-tier disputes powerhouse, giving its real estate lawyers access to complex, often contentious-led transactional work that goes beyond standard deal flow. The wider real estate group is large, full-service, and highly ranked across the legal directories, with strong integration across finance, construction, planning, and tax. This is a broad, high-quality commercial real estate position at Managing Associate level, offering strong autonomy and exposure. You’ll work across: Acquisitions and disposals of investment assets Landlord and tenant matters, including complex lease negotiations Asset management for sophisticated investor clients Real estate elements of large-scale corporate transactions and financings Development-led work across key sectors (logistics, office, life sciences, living, hospitality) The work is varied, often high-value, and frequently tied to wider strategic mandates involving corporate, private wealth, or disputes teams. The Team The real estate group is: One of the largest and most diverse in London, covering the full property lifecycle Structured as a true full-service offering: investment, development, construction, planning, finance, disputes, and tax Known for acting for a blend of institutional investors, developers, and high-net-worth clients, giving a unique market perspective You’ll be part of a collaborative, well-integrated team where: Senior lawyers have genuine client exposure and responsibility There is strong cross-practice interaction (particularly with disputes and private wealth) Technology and innovation (including proptech and AI tools) are actively embedded into delivery What You’ll Need 5–8 PQE in commercial real estate Strong technical grounding across transactional real estate work Confidence managing clients and running matters with appropriate supervision Commercial mindset with an interest in business development Excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills Why This Role Stands Out Access to complex, high-value work with a strong disputes and private wealth angle Large, well-ranked team with genuine depth and deal flow Strong internal network and cross-referral opportunities Clear progression path at Managing Associate level Modern, tech-enabled approach to legal delivery Collaborative culture with high-performing but accessible partners If you’re operating at senior/managing associate level and want to step into a platform offering better work, stronger visibility, and long-term progression, this is a compelling move.