Associate - Corporate Real Estate

Taylor Root; Slough; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a Corporate Real Estate Associate (1–5 PQE) to join its elite US law firm client in the London hub. You will advise major investors, funds and operators on high‑value transactions across the investment lifecycle, with significant client exposure and a platform for rapid progression.

The role offers market‑leading remuneration and a clear path for advancement, with a focus on cross‑border deals, sophisticated structures and high‑quality training within a global network.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years' PQE in corporate real estate
• Strong background in corporate real estate transactions, joint ventures or investment structures
• Experience advising on private equity or funds‑related real estate matters is advantageous
• Excellent drafting skills and commercial awareness

Responsibilities

• Advise on high‑value, complex real estate transactions for institutional investors and funds
• Work on the full investment lifecycle, including structuring, financing and cross‑border aspects
• Collaborate with partners to execute deals and provide client exposure from an early stage

Skills

Corporate real estate

Joint ventures

Investment structures

Drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Transaction management

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Corporate Real Estate Associate – 1-5 PQE | Elite US Law Firm

About the Firm

This elite US law firm is internationally recognised for its pre‑eminent transactional capabilities and outstanding client service. With a powerful global platform spanning key financial centres, the firm acts on some of the most complex and strategically significant deals in the market. Its London office serves as a critical hub for sophisticated cross‑border transactions, combining deep sector knowledge with unmatched technical expertise.

The firm’s culture is collaborative and high performing, valuing ambition and innovative thinking. Associates benefit from working on headline deals alongside leading practitioners, in an environment that offers professional autonomy, clear progression and access to exceptional training resources across a global network.

The Role

You will join a top‑tier Corporate Real Estate team advising major institutional investors, private equity sponsors, operators and real estate‑focused funds on high‑value, complex transactions. The practice covers the full investment lifecycle, including:

• Joint ventures and co‑investment structures
• Single asset and large portfolio M&A transactions
• Cross‑border secondary market transactions and recapitalisations
• Financing, refinancing and restructuring of real estate investments
• Structuring deals across the hospitality, logistics, residential, retail and mixed‑use sectors

This is an opportunity to work on market‑leading transactions often involving multiple jurisdictions and innovative deal structures. Associates in the team are given significant responsibility from an early stage and play an active role in transaction execution while enjoying direct client exposure.

What They’re Looking For

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with 1–5 years’ PQE
• Strong background in corporate real estate transactions, joint ventures or investment structures
• Experience advising on private equity or funds‑related real estate matters is highly advantageous
• Strong technical ability and excellent drafting skills
• Confident communicator with commercial awareness and transaction management capability
• Motivated team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, international environment

Why Apply?

This position offers the chance to join an elite US law firm advising on some of the most innovative and high‑profile real estate investment transactions across Europe and globally. You will work alongside lawyers recognised as leaders in the market, gain exposure to an international client base and have the platform to accelerate your career within a high‑performing team. The role offers top of market remuneration combined with an attractive bonus scheme and a clear path for career advancement.

• top of market remuneration combined with an attractive bonus scheme