Commercial Real Estate Associate (2–6 PQE)

Leading US Law Firm (via SSQ Recruitment); Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading US Law Firm (via SSQ Recruitment) in London seeks a Commercial Real Estate Associate with 2–6 years PQE and strong CRE experience gained at a leading City, international, or US firm. Australian and New Zealand-qualified lawyers are welcome to apply.

The role concentrates on high-value real estate transactions, with a notable emphasis on data centre developments and related agreements. Based in London, the team handles acquisitions, disposals and complex development projects.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years' PQE in commercial real estate.
• Strong CRE experience at a leading City, international, or US firm.
• Australian and New Zealand-qualified lawyers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisitions and disposals of significant real estate assets.
• Handle development projects and complex development arrangements.
• Manage investment transactions and portfolio matters.
• Focus on data centre developments and transactions.
• Draft and negotiate sale/purchase agreements, development agreements, leases and other property documents.
• Coordinate due diligence and transactions from instruction to completion.
• Collaborate with corporate, finance and projects teams on multi-disciplinary deals.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate

PQE 2-6 years

Education

ANZ-qualified welcome

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Leading US Law Firm (via SSQ Recruitment)

Rolling Basis (Official)

London, United Kingdom

Not Specified

2–6 years' Post-Qualification Experience (PQE); Strong commercial real estate experience at a leading City, international, or US firm; Australian and New Zealand-qualified lawyers are welcome.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

SSQ is recruiting on behalf of a leading US law firm for a Commercial Real Estate Associate to join its London team. The role focuses on high-value, transactional real estate matters with a specific emphasis on data centre developments.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 2–6 years' Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Background: Strong commercial real estate experience gained at a leading City, international, or US firm.
• Qualifications: Australian and New Zealand-qualified lawyers are explicitly welcome to apply.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advise on acquisitions and disposals of significant real estate assets.
• Handle development projects and complex development arrangements.
• Manage investment transactions and portfolio matters.
• Focus on high-value data centre developments and transactions.
• Negotiate and draft sale and purchase agreements, development agreements, leases, and other property documentation.
• Manage due diligence and coordinate transactions from instruction to completion.
• Collaborate with corporate, finance, and projects teams on multi-disciplinary transactions.

Stipend & Compensation

Not specified in the source text.