Commercial Real Estate- Senior Associate

AJ Chambers ®; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Chambers is recruiting a Senior Associate-Commercial Real Estate to join its London team. You will advise on acquisitions, disposals and complex portfolio transactions, and manage landlord and tenant matters including leasing and asset management.

You will also handle real estate aspects of corporate and financing transactions and own matters from inception to completion. The role requires approximately 5+ years PQE as a Solicitor in England & Wales, with a strong technical background and

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with approx. 5+ years PQE in Commercial Real Estate.
• Strong technical background in a well-regarded real estate practice.
• Excellent commercial awareness with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisitions, disposals and complex portfolio transactions.
• Handle landlord and tenant matters, including leasing, asset management and strategic portfolio advice.
• Advise on real estate aspects of corporate and financing transactions.
• Take ownership of transactions from inception through to completion.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, delivering commercially focused advice.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and develop new business.
• Play an active role in business development, networking and profile-raising initiatives.
• Supervise, support and mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate across practice areas to deliver a seamless service.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Education

Solicitor England & Wales

Job description

AJ Chambers are working with a top-tier law firm renowned for its excellent culture, strong career development opportunities, and commitment to its people. They are looking for a Senior Associate-Commercial Real Estate to join its growing team in London.

Responsibilities:

• Advising on acquisitions, disposals and complex portfolio transactions
• Handling landlord and tenant matters, including leasing, asset management and strategic portfolio advice
• Advising on real estate aspects of corporate and financing transactions
• Taking ownership of transactions and managing matters from inception through to completion
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, delivering commercially focused and pragmatic advice
• Identifying opportunities to grow existing client relationships and develop new business
• Playing an active role in business development, networking and profile-raising initiatives
• Supervising, supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across other practice areas to deliver a seamless, commercially focused service

Key Requirements:

• Be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with approximately 5+ year's PQE in Commercial Real Estate
• Have a strong technical background and experience gained within a well-regarded real estate practice
• Demonstrate excellent commercial awareness and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Be proactive, driven and confident in taking ownership of matters and progressing transactions independently
• Possess strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and develop trusted adviser relationships
• Be ambitious and career-focused, with a genuine interest in contributing to the ongoing success and growth of the team
• Have an enthusiasm for networking and business development, with a desire to build their profile within the market
• Be a collaborative team player who takes pride in contributing to a positive and supportive working culture