REAL ESTATE PARTNER - PRIVATE EQUITY | LONDON

QC Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

QC Legal is seeking a Real Estate Partner in London to advise private equity sponsors on complex commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and refinancings. You will lead deal teams and shape strategy across the real estate elements of high-profile investments.

The role requires a proven track record in private equity real estate, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and a commitment to mentoring junior lawyers while developing lasting client relationships across a

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Real Estate Partner advising private equity clients on complex commercial property transactions.
• Strong experience advising private equity sponsors, investment funds and institutional investors.
• Excellent negotiation and leadership capabilities with a commercial mindset.
• Ability to develop people and contribute to the practice's growth.

Responsibilities

• Advise private equity sponsors and funds on real estate elements of acquisitions, exits and refinancings.
• Lead and mentor junior lawyers while developing client relationships.
• Structure and negotiate sophisticated property arrangements linked to investment transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Corporate, Finance, Tax and Construction on complex deals.
• Help win new instructions and develop the practice's national platform.

Skills

Real estate

Private equity

Negotiation

Leadership

Business development

Job description

About the Firm

Private capital continues to reshape the real estate market, with investors seeking legal advisers who understand both the commercial drivers behind an investment and the complexities of the underlying assets. Our client has earned the confidence of leading private equity sponsors by delivering commercially focused advice on the property aspects of acquisitions, portfolio investments, refinancing exercises and business disposals. Rather than operating in isolation, the London team sits at the centre of major transactions, working seamlessly with colleagues across Corporate, Finance and Tax to help clients execute deals efficiently and manage investment risk.

The Opportunity

• Advising private equity sponsors and investment funds on the real estate elements of corporate acquisitions, exits and refinancings.
• Supporting portfolio companies on strategic property matters arising throughout the ownership cycle.
• Structuring and negotiating complex property arrangements linked to wider investment transactions.
• Working with clients investing across offices, logistics, living, healthcare, hospitality and other operational real estate sectors.
• Partnering with Corporate, Finance, Tax and Construction colleagues to provide coordinated advice on sophisticated domestic and cross-border deals.
• Playing a visible role in winning new instructions and strengthening relationships with existing clients.
• Helping shape the future direction of an ambitious London practice through leadership, mentoring and business development.

The Ideal Candidate

• A proven track record as a Real Estate Partner advising private equity clients on complex commercial property transactions.
• Significant experience acting for private equity sponsors, investment funds and institutional investors on sophisticated real estate transactions.
• Strong technical expertise covering acquisitions, disposals, investment structures and financing transactions.
• A well-developed network of professional contacts capable of generating new opportunities.
• The confidence to lead complex negotiations while maintaining strong commercial awareness.
• A genuine interest in developing people and contributing to the wider success of the practice.

What's on Offer

• A prominent position within a practice that continues to attract high-profile private capital instructions.
• The opportunity to advise on transactions where real estate is fundamental to the overall investment strategy.
• Close working relationships with leading lawyers across multiple disciplines on sophisticated, fast-moving deals.
• The freedom to further develop your own client base with the support of an established national platform.
• Modern and flexible ways of working that recognise the demands of a senior practice.
• A reward package reflecting your market standing, contribution and future ambitions.