Corporate Lawyer (Real Estate Investments) 5+ PQE

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier international law firm is seeking a Managing Associate to join its Real Estate Investments team. This role involves advising on high-value corporate transactions and joint ventures, suitable for a lawyer with over 5 years PQE. The firm offers a supportive culture, clear paths for career progression, and exposure to complex transactions with top-tier clients in the real estate sector.

Benefits

Clear path for career progression

Exposure to high-profile transactions

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for business growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with corporate transactional experience.
• Experience in M&A and joint ventures.
• Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate M&A transactions in real estate.
• Structure and manage joint ventures and investment vehicles.
• Contribute to business development and client engagement.

Skills

Corporate M&A transactions

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship building

Job description

An opportunity to join a market-leading Real Estate Investments team as a Managing Associate, advising on high-value corporate transactions and joint ventures. Ideal for a lawyer with 5+ years PQE looking to specialise in the real estate corporate space and work with top-tier clients.

Client Details

Our client is a top-tier international law firm recognised for its excellence in corporate and commercial law. With a reputation for advising FTSE100 companies, global investors, and financial institutions, the firm is consistently ranked in legal directories for its work in real estate investments and joint ventures. Its Real Estate Investment and Private Funds team is known for handling some of the most complex and high-value transactions in the UK market, backed by lawyers from magic circle and elite practices.

Description

This role sits within a specialist Real Estate Investment and Private Funds team, advising on complex corporate real estate transactions. The successful candidate will have experience in M&A and joint ventures and be keen to focus on the real estate sector. You'll be joining a team with exceptional transactional experience and a client base that includes private equity funds, REITs, sovereign wealth funds, and pension schemes.

• Advise on corporate M&A transactions in the real estate sector
• Structure and manage joint ventures and investment vehicles
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on complex deals
• Handle mandates for a range of clients including asset managers and developers
• Contribute to business development and client engagement

Profile

• 5+ years PQE with corporate transactional experience
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly with SPAs and JV structures
• Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail
• Collaborative and proactive, with a drive to build client relationships
• Experience with real estate investment structures (corporates, partnerships, JPUTs) preferred

Job Offer

• A clear path for career progression
• Exposure to high-profile transactions and clients
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to contribute to business growth and innovation