Commercial Real Estate Solicitor (2-5PQE)

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate (2-4 PQE) to join its prestigious Commercial Real Estate team. The role involves high-quality work in investment and asset management transactions or complex development projects. Ideal candidates have strong technical skills, a commercial mindset, and experience from a City or international firm. The firm offers competitive salaries, a supportive culture, and clear development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear opportunities for progression and development

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in investment/asset management or development/regeneration work.
• Confidence to take ownership of matters and work independently.
• Collaborative spirit and proactive client service approach.

Responsibilities

• Work on investment and asset management transactions.
• Advice on complex development and regeneration projects.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Commercial mindset

Client-focused approach

Education

2-4 years' PQE from a City or leading international firm

Job description

This is an opportunity to join a prestigious and highly regarded Commercial Real Estate team, working on either complex mixed-use development and regeneration projects or high-value asset management and investment transactions. You'll be part of a collaborative and well-supported environment, with direct client contact and high-quality work from day one.

Client Details

Our client is a leading UK law firm with a standout reputation in the real estate sector. Known for its long-standing relationships with major UK asset managers, Central London estates, and institutional investors, the firm offers a platform for ambitious lawyers to thrive in a collegiate and commercially astute environment.

Description

We are looking to hire a Real Estate Associate (2-4 PQE) to join one of two high-performing teams within the wider Commercial Real Estate group. Depending on your experience and interests, you will either:

• Work closely with UK asset managers on a broad range of investment and asset management transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, financings, and complex agreements for lease across retail, industrial, office, and restaurant sectors. You'll also advise on Central London estates and livery companies, including turnover leases, rights of light, and historic estate matters;

OR

• Focus on complex development and regeneration projects, often mixed-use in nature, acting for developers, investors, and public sector bodies. This role suits someone with a genuine interest in development work and a proactive, commercially minded approach to client service.

Profile

• 2-4 years' PQE from a City or leading international firm
• Strong technical skills and a commercial mindset
• Experience in either investment/asset management or development/regeneration work
• Confidence to take ownership of matters and work independently with appropriate supervision
• A collaborative and client-focused approach

Job Offer

• High-quality, varied work with excellent client exposure
• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Clear opportunities for progression and development
• Competitive salary and benefits package