Real Estate Lawyer

BCL Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm seeks a Real Estate Senior Associate to advise on high-profile commercial property matters across various sectors. This role offers direct client contact and management of significant transactions, alongside a supportive environment promoting professional growth. Ideal for a qualified solicitor with a strong background in real estate, keen to advance their career in a collaborative setting with a focus on quality work and client service.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Structured progression pathway

Excellent mentoring

Commitment to professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE in commercial real estate.
• Strong background in landlord and tenant work, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Experience with retail, leisure, or investor clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisition and disposal of commercial real estate assets.
• Support clients on full life-cycle asset management, including lease negotiations.
• Develop client relationships and participate in business development initiatives.

Skills

Commercially astute

Collaborative

Client-service ethos

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Real Estate Senior Associate | London

Our client, a full-service UK law firm with a reputation for excellence, is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its expanding team. This is a standout role for a commercially minded lawyer looking to work on high-profile matters across the retail, leisure, serviced office, and property investment sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified real estate solicitor to join a nationally recognised law firm, ranked as one of the top 50 law firms in the UK advising top-tier clients on a broad range of commercial property matters. The role offers high-quality work, client-facing responsibility, and clear scope for career development within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Real Estate Associate, you will:

- Advise on the acquisition and disposal of commercial real estate assets, including retail units, industrial properties, and office developments.
- Support clients on full life-cycle asset management, including lease negotiations, renewals, terminations, and landlord/tenant matters.
- Handle business lease renewals, new store development, and real estate issues tied to wider corporate transactions.
- Lead or contribute to large-scale store rollout programmes and support clients with cross-border property strategy.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across construction, planning, property litigation, corporate, and finance to deliver a seamless, full-service offering.
- Play a key role in developing client relationships and participating in business development initiatives, including educational and networking events.

Candidate Requirements:

- You will be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 5 years' PQE in commercial real estate.
- You'll have a strong background in landlord and tenant work, acquisitions and disposals, and ideally some exposure to corporate support.
- Experience working with retail, leisure, or investor clients will be highly regarded, but is not essential.
- You are commercially astute, collaborative, and eager to take ownership of client relationships.
- You are committed to delivering technically sound, commercially practical advice with a strong client-service ethos.

The Opportunity:

- Reputation & Reach: The firm is recognised nationally for its top-tier real estate practice, advising a diverse client base that includes international retailers, property funds, hotel operators, financial institutions, and luxury brands.
- Market-Leading Work: Work on complex, high-value real estate transactions across the UK, including investment acquisitions, portfolio management, store rollouts, and asset management.
- Client Exposure: Enjoy direct client contact with household names, entrepreneurial investors, and corporate occupiers, supporting their strategic property goals.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a close-knit team that values collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and the development of long-term client relationships.
- Career Development: Benefit from a structured progression pathway, excellent mentoring, and a commitment to your long-term professional growth.
- Flexible Working: The firm offers hybrid working options, promoting a healthy work-life balance alongside a high-quality caseload.

If you're a real estate lawyer looking to take your career to the next level in a firm that offers quality work, high-level client access, and real potential for progression, we'd love to hear from you.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

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