Commercial Real Estate Associate

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding opportunity for a Commercial Real Estate Associate (2-4 PQE) to join a leading regional firm known for its excellence in real estate. The firm offers a vibrant working environment, collaboration, and a commitment to diversity, along with a competitive compensation package and excellent growth potential.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Travel allowance or car parking reimbursement

Interest-free season ticket or parking permit loan

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Critical illness insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym memberships and shopping

Profit share and discretionary bonus schemes

Qualifications

• PQE: 2-4 years in Commercial Real Estate.
• Strong academics and work experience required.
• Proactive in business development and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work on a diverse range of real estate matters.
• Collaborate with teams in dispute resolution and construction.
• Manage cases with minimal supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Business development

Education

Law degree from a leading City, national, or regional practice

Job description

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Client:

Origin Legal Ltd

Location:

guildford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location:Surrey

PQE: 2-4 years

Term: Permanent

Hours: Full-time / Part-time

The Opportunity An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a talented and ambitious Commercial Real Estate Associate (2-4 PQE) to join a highly respected and collegiate team at a leading regional firm. This is a chance to be part of a practice widely recognised for its expertise, working alongside a team of five partners and 14 lawyers in a thriving environment.

Recognised as one of the foremost real estate teams in the Southeast outside of London, this group is highly ranked by leading independent legal directories. With extensive support from knowledge specialists, paralegals, and trainees, as well as access to cutting-edge legal resources, this is a role designed for a lawyer who wants to excel.

The Role You will work on a diverse range of real estate matters within a 37-strong department, collaborating with teams specialising in dispute resolution, construction, and environmental law. Key areas of expertise include:

• Development
• Investment

The client base is varied, encompassing property companies, funds, listed REITs, household name PLCs, international businesses, and high-net-worth private clients. The team has broad sector experience, including industrial and logistics, retail, hospitality and leisure, healthcare, and residential development.

The Ideal Candidate This role is suited to a driven, commercially minded solicitor with:

• Strong academics and high-quality experience from a leading City, national, or regional practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple partners and team members.
• The confidence to manage cases with minimal supervision while also benefitting from strong coaching and supervision.
• A proactive approach to business development, with a desire to contribute to the firm’s growth and client relationships.

The Benefits This firm is known for investing in its people and providing a first-class working environment. The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and permanent health insurance
• Travel allowance or car parking reimbursement
• Interest-free season ticket or parking permit loan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (after qualifying period)
• Critical illness insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym memberships and shopping
• Profit share and discretionary bonus schemes

Why Join? This firm offers an exceptional working environment where collaboration, inclusivity, and career development are central to its ethos. Recognised for excellence and innovation, it has received accolades in The Times Best Law Firms 2024 and been shortlisted for prestigious industry awards.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the firm’s culture, with an ongoing commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. This is an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Real Estate Associate to take the next step in their career within a supportive and ambitious team.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact us today.