Corporate Lawyer (Real Estate Investments) 5+ PQE

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm based in London seeks a corporate lawyer with 5+ years PQE to join its Real Estate Investment and Private Funds team. The role involves advising on complex corporate M&A transactions and structuring joint ventures. Candidates should have strong negotiation skills and a detail-oriented approach. The firm offers excellent career progression opportunities and exposure to high-profile transactions.

Benefits

Career progression

Training and development

Team culture

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Corporate transactional experience

Drafting and negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship building

Experience with real estate investment structures

Job description

• Leading work with a top tier firm
• Opportunity for growth and development

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

• 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

What's on 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