Senior Solicitor Commercial Real Estate

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected professional services organisation in London is seeking a Senior Associate for its Commercial Real Estate team. This role involves advising clients on complex transactions while focusing on ESG principles. You should have 5-7 years of PQE and experience mentoring junior lawyers. Competitive salary between £90,000 - £100,000 per annum and a supportive working environment are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' PQE from a leading City or highly regarded real estate practice.
• Experience advising sophisticated developers, funds, investors, and operators.
• Comfortable supervising and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Acting on acquisitions for development, identifying constraints and solutions.
• Advising on landlord and tenant matters, including pre-lets and lease negotiations.
• Preparing certificates of title and advising institutional funds and lenders.
• Applying ESG principles across the asset lifecycle.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Strong technical background in commercial real estate law

Proven experience with complex transactions

Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset

Demonstrated interest in ESG-related matters

Job description

Join a highly regarded Commercial Real Estate team known for advising sophisticated developers, funds, and institutional investors. This is a career-defining opportunity to work on complex transactions with a strong ESG focus and supervise junior lawyers.

Client Details

Our client is a prestigious City firm with a market-leading reputation in real estate. The Commercial Real Estate team is known for its depth of expertise, collaborative culture, and long-standing relationships with high-profile clients across the development and investment sectors.

Description

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join the Commercial Real Estate team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will ideally have 5-7 years' PQE from another leading City or highly regarded real estate practice. The role involves advising sophisticated developers, funds, investors, and operators on a wide range of commercial property matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting on acquisitions for development, including identifying constraints and proposing commercially viable solutions
• Advising on landlord and tenant matters, including pre-lets and lease negotiations
• Preparing certificates of title and advising institutional funds and lenders
• Applying ESG principles across the asset lifecycle
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members

Profile

• Strong technical background in commercial real estate law
• Proven experience with complex transactions and institutional clients
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset
• Demonstrated interest or experience in ESG-related matters
• Comfortable supervising and supporting junior lawyers

  Job Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £100,000 per annum.
  • Permanent role within a respected professional services organisation.
  • Opportunities to work on high-profile commercial real estate projects.
  • Supportive and professional working environment.

  If you are a dedicated Senior Solicitor Commercial Real Estate seeking an exciting career opportunity in the legal department of the professional services industry, we encourage you to apply today!