Real Estate Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Regular health assessments

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

Interlink Recruitment is seeking a Real Estate Associate for a leading national commercial law practice, with a strong focus on regeneration schemes and major development projects across the public and private sectors.

You will advise on large-scale regeneration, manage transactions, and draft, review and negotiate property documents, providing commercially minded advice while building lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor with at least 4 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial property with development experience.
• Strong drafting, legal analysis and practical, commercially minded advice.
• Confidence in managing client relationships and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with ability to prioritise deadlines.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with interest in regeneration and building a client network.

Responsibilities

• Advise on large-scale regeneration and development projects and related property matters.
• Manage transactions and draft, review and negotiate property documentation.
• Work with public sector bodies, housing providers, developers and major clients.
• Build client relationships and collaborate with senior colleagues to progress matters.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the property practice.

Skills

Commercial property

Client relationships

Drafting

Project management

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Associate to join a leading national commercial law practice, with a strong focus on major regeneration schemes and high‑profile development projects across the public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Advise on large-scale regeneration and development projects, alongside a broad range of commercial property matters.
• Manage transactions and draft, review and negotiate property documentation, providing commercially focused advice throughout the process.
• Work with public sector bodies, housing providers, developers and other major clients on complex property projects.
• Build strong client relationships and collaborate with senior colleagues to deliver high-quality legal advice and progress matters efficiently.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, strengthen client networks and support the continued growth of an established property practice.

Requirements

• A qualified solicitor with at least 4 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial property, with experience in commercial and/or residential development work.
• Strong technical skills, including excellent drafting, legal analysis and the ability to provide practical, commercially minded advice.
• Confidence in managing client relationships and communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with an interest in regeneration, development work and building a strong client network.
• Salary: From £80,000, depending on experience.
• Annual leave allowance of at least 25 days, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements across offices in Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds and London.
• Private medical insurance, regular health assessments, life assurance and a generous pension scheme.
• Supportive team environment, tailored training, exposure to high-profile development projects and genuine opportunities for career progression.

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Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.