Real Estate Lawyer (Mid or Senior)

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced solicitor for a prestigious law firm in London specializing in transactional real estate. The role involves managing significant real estate transactions, including investments and developments, while leading junior lawyers in a highly collaborative environment. The successful candidate will have over 4 years of relevant experience and strong negotiation skills. The position offers excellent career progression and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Work on landmark deals

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE with strong experience in transactional real estate.
• Proven expertise in development, investment, acquisitions and disposals.
• Commercially minded, collaborative and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in a broad range of transactional real estate matters.
• Act as lead lawyer on transactions and manage junior colleagues.
• Collaborate across practice areas and jurisdictions.

Skills

Transactional real estate experience

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Commercial mindset

Collaboration skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

• Leading work with a top tier firm
• Opportunity for growth and progression

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised law firm with a top-tier real estate practice. The team is consistently ranked in the highest bands by leading legal directories and has won multiple industry awards for its work. Known for its depth of expertise, collaborative culture and ability to deliver on complex, high-value transactions, the firm offers a dynamic and supportive environment for ambitious lawyers.

Job Description

You\'ll be involved in a broad range of transactional real estate matters, including:

• Investment and development projects
• Acquisitions and disposals
• Joint ventures and pre-letting
• Real estate financings and restructurings
• Infrastructure and energy development
• Corporate support and M&A-related property work
• You\'ll act as lead lawyer on transactions, manage junior colleagues, and collaborate across practice areas and jurisdictions.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction)
• 4+ years PQE with strong experience in transactional real estate
• Proven expertise in development, investment, acquisitions and disposals
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills
• Commercially minded, collaborative and proactive

What\'s on Offer

• Work on landmark real estate deals across the UK and Europe
• Join a highly ranked, award-winning team
• Enjoy a clear path for career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits