Corporate Real Estate Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Corporate Real Estate Associate. In this role, you will advise on high-profile transactions for institutional investors, including sales, joint ventures, and management agreements. You will need to be a UK-qualified lawyer with at least 2 years PQE. This position offers exposure to complex deals, tailored development plans, and opportunities for cross-border work and direct client contact, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Tailored career development plans

Direct client contact

Secondment opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE from a recognised transactional practice is required.
• Experience in corporate transactions involving real estate assets is needed.
• Hospitality-related experience is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver globally significant transactions in real estate.
• Coordinate cross-border mandates and contribute to sector-focused initiatives.
• Lead on significant deals and manage junior lawyers.

Skills

Strong technical ability

Drafting skills

Confidence to supervise junior lawyers

Collaborative approach

Education

UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent)

Job description

Join a market-leading Corporate Real Estate team at a prestigious international law firm, advising on high-profile transactions for institutional investors and private capital. This is an opportunity to work on complex deals in sectors such as real estate, hospitality, and private wealth, within a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international law firm recognised for excellence and innovation, working with some of the world's most dynamic industries and global brands. The firm offers a supportive environment, tailored development plans, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Description

As a Corporate Real Estate Associate, you will play a key role in delivering globally significant transactions, including:

• Sale and purchase of companies, unit trusts, and entities owning real estate investments or development projects.
• Joint ventures, co-investment arrangements, and restructurings.
• Management agreements, promote arrangements, and incentive plans.
• High-profile transactions in hospitality, hotels, and private wealth sectors.
• Coordinating cross-border mandates and contributing to sector-focused initiatives.

Profile

• UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent) with 2+ years PQE from a recognised transactional practice.
• Strong technical ability and drafting skills.
• Experience in corporate transactions involving real estate assets.
• Confidence to take principal associate roles on deals and supervise junior lawyers.
• Collaborative approach and interest in business development.
• Hospitality-related experience is a plus but not essential.

Job Offer

• Exposure to high-value, complex transactions with leading institutional investors and private capital.
• Direct client contact and opportunities to lead on significant deals.
• Tailored career development plans, including technical training and leadership programmes.
• Cross-border work with international offices and global clients.
• Secondment opportunities to clients or overseas offices.
• Clear progression path within a growing and strategically important practice area.