Real Estate Lawyer/ Associate (Remote)

Henderson Scott; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid working

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Henderson Scott is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join a nationally recognised property team. The role offers remote/hybrid working options within the UK and involves handling high-value commercial real estate matters for a diverse client base.

The successful candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with strong client management and deal-structuring skills, contributing to complex transactions and development projects.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with experience in commercial real estate law.
• Demonstrable experience managing transactions with minimal supervision.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide range of commercial real estate transactions.
• Managing acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant matters.
• Supporting development and regeneration projects from inception through to completion.
• Drafting and negotiating leases, agreements for lease, licences and ancillary property documents.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through proactive and commercial advice.
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple legal disciplines to deliver seamless client service.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and networking activities.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Drafting leases

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Real Estate Associate

Location: Remote / Hybrid (UK) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Real Estate Lawyer to join a highly regarded national property team known for advising major corporate occupiers, investors, developers, lenders and public sector organisations across the UK.
This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of high-value and complex real estate matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The successful candidate will have significant client exposure from day one and will play a key role in delivering commercially focused legal advice on nationally significant projects.
The position can be undertaken on a predominantly remote basis, providing excellent flexibility while remaining fully integrated into a market-leading team.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide range of commercial real estate transactions.
• Managing acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant matters.
• Supporting development and regeneration projects from inception through to completion.
• Assisting with property aspects of corporate transactions, funding arrangements and portfolio management.
• Drafting and negotiating leases, agreements for lease, licences and ancillary property documents.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through proactive and commercial advice.
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple legal disciplines to deliver seamless client service.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and networking activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with experience in commercial real estate law.
• Demonstrable experience managing transactions with minimal supervision.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a nationally recognised real estate practice.
• Exposure to high-profile clients and complex transactions.
• Genuine flexibility through remote and hybrid working options.
• Clear career progression and structured professional development.
• Competitive remuneration package and comprehensive benefits.

About the Team

The team acts for a diverse client base spanning commercial occupiers, investors, developers, financial institutions and public sector bodies. Known for its collaborative culture and technical excellence, the practice consistently advises on some of the most significant and high-value real estate projects in the market.