Corporate Real Estate Lawyer

William James Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension

Life insurance

Annual leave

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Corporate Real Estate Lawyer for a London-based role with a leading US firm. You will handle high-value corporate real estate transactions and cross-border deals, advising on complex mandates across multiple asset classes.

You will work alongside experienced partners, gaining early responsibility and exposure to international matters while contributing to client relationship development and business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 1-5 PQE and strong experience in corporate real estate.
• Experience at Silver circle / Magic circle / US law firm is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advising on corporate deals where real estate is the underlying asset.
• Supporting on complex cross-border transactions, in Europe and the Americas.
• Assisting with joint ventures and large-scale development projects.
• Managing transactions from instruction through to completion with supervision.
• Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on high-profile mandates.
• Collaborating across practice areas and offices within the firm’s network.
• Contributing to client relationship development and ongoing business initiatives.

Skills

Corporate real estate

Cross-border transactions

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Job description

Corporate Real Estate Lawyer | London | £170,000-£250,000 | 1-5 PQE

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Real Estate Lawyer in London to join an highly regarded and growing commercial real estate team within a leading US law firm.

This role offers exposure to high-value, complex transactions across a broad range of asset classes, specifically working on Corporate deals where real estate is the underlying asset.

Working alongside experienced lawyers in a collaborative and well-supported environment. You will gain early responsibility while advising a sophisticated client base on market-leading work in London and internationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Real Estate Lawyer in London seeking high-quality work, strong progression prospects, and a genuinely collegiate culture.

The Role:

• Advising on Corporate deals (M&A, Private Equity) where real estate is the underlying asset
• Supporting on complex cross border transactions, in Europe and the Americas
• Assisting with joint ventures and large-scale development projects
• Managing transactions from instruction through to completion with appropriate supervision
• Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on high-profile mandates
• Collaborating across practice areas and offices within the firm’s wider network
• Contributing to client relationship development and ongoing business initiatives

The Candidate:

• Qualified Lawyer with 1-5 PQE and strong experience in Corporate real estate
• Strong background, ideally trained with a Silver circle / Magic circle / US law firm
• Experience working across multiple asset classes and sectors
• Excellent technical ability with a commercial and pragmatic approach
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build client relationships
• Either qualified in England & Wales, or a foreign qualified lawyer at an elite firm
• Highly organized with strong time-management capabilities
• Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary between £170,000 and £250,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Pension
• Life insurance provision
• Generous annual leave
• Parental leave package
• Commuter benefits
• Supportive and inclusive working environment