Senior Solicitor Commercial Real Estate

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Associate to join a prestigious commercial real estate team in London. The role involves advising developers and investors on a variety of property matters and offers a competitive salary of £90,000 to £100,000 per annum. This is a permanent position with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities to work on high-profile projects

Supportive working environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' PQE from a leading City or highly regarded real estate practice.
• Comfortable supervising and supporting junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Act on acquisitions for development, proposing commercially viable solutions.
• Advise on landlord and tenant matters, including lease negotiations.
• Prepare certificates of title and advise institutional funds.

Skills

Technical background in commercial real estate law

Experience with complex transactions

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving mindset

Interest in ESG-related matters

Job description

• Opportunity for growth and development within a top-tier real estate team
• Exposure to high-value, complex work for leading developers and investors

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

• 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

What's on 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!