Real Estate Senior/Managing Associate (6+ Years PQE)

Oculus Legal Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group is seeking a Real Estate Senior/Managing Associate (6+ PQE) in Milton Keynes. You will handle sophisticated commercial property matters for hospitality, leisure and consumer-facing clients, with a view to developing strong client relationships and mentoring junior team members.

The role offers hybrid working, a clear path to leadership within a Top 50 national firm, and the opportunity to influence growth across the practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years' PQE in real estate law.
• Strong background in commercial property matters.
• Ability to manage complex matters independently and develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of commercial real estate matters for established clients.
• Advise on acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant, and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with the national team and contribute to practice growth.

Skills

Real estate law

Commercial property

Client relationships

Team mentoring

Job description

Real Estate Senior/Managing Associate (6+ Years PQE)

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £75,000–£95,000

Working pattern: Hybrid

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate Solicitor to join a highly regarded Top 50 national law firm in Milton Keynes, working with an established team advising clients across the hospitality, leisure and wider consumer-facing sectors.

This role would suit a Senior Associate or Managing Associate looking to take the next step in their career, working on high-quality commercial property matters while developing strong client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

The Work

You’ll handle a varied caseload of commercial real estate matters, advising established businesses and sector-leading clients on a range of property transactions and strategic real estate requirements.

The work will include complex acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, investment transactions and portfolio management, alongside supporting clients with their wider property strategies.

You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced colleagues across the wider national team, taking ownership of matters, building client relationships and playing an active role in developing the practice.

About You

You’ll be an experienced Real Estate Solicitor with at least six years’ PQE and a strong background in commercial property. You’ll have the technical ability to manage complex matters independently, together with the confidence to develop client relationships and support more junior members of the team.

Experience advising clients in the hospitality, leisure or wider consumer-facing sectors would be advantageous, alongside a commercially minded approach and an interest in contributing to the continued success of an established national practice.

The Benefits

• Hybrid/agile working, with an expectation of around 3 days per week in the office.
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus an additional day over Christmas.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Life assurance at 4x salary.
• Private medical insurance for eligible Associate-level employees and above.
• Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing support.
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Access to discounted gym membership, technology schemes, cycle-to-work and other benefits.
• No individual billing targets – the focus is on the performance and success of the wider team.