About this role
Overview
Join a Tier 1 London Legal 500 firm for Commercial Real Estate as a Commercial Property Associate and work on complex, high-value property transactions across the UK and internationally. You will be part of a partner-led, collaborative team renowned for advising institutional investors, developers, family offices, and high-net-worth clients. This role offers meaningful responsibility early on, with exposure to strategic asset management, investment, and development projects, all within a supportive environment that values professional growth and a balanced workload.
Responsibilities
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Advise on asset management matters for institutional real estate portfolios and lead on sales and acquisitions of commercial property assets.
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Draft and negotiate commercial leases, including agreements for lease with or without works, and support real estate finance transactions with related security documentation.
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Provide guidance on complex mixed-use development projects and broader strategic asset management matters.
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Work closely with partners and clients across sectors such as logistics, industrial, offices, hotels, and R&D, ensuring high-quality, commercial advice.
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Contribute to team knowledge sharing, mentoring junior lawyers, and maintaining strong client relationships.
Requirements
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Qualified solicitor with 2-4 years' post-qualification experience in Commercial Real Estate, ideally from a City or comparable firm.
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Solid experience in acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and asset management matters; exposure to investment work and commercial landlord and tenant issues is highly valuable.
Benefits
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Full-time, permanent position based in Central London, with a competitive salary (DOE).
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Exposure to market-leading real estate matters and a diverse, institutional client base.
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Balanced working culture with a billable target of around 1,300 hours, promoting sustainable work-life integration.
Apply
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If you are an experienced Commercial Property Associate looking to advance your career at a Tier 1 London Legal 500 firm for Commercial Real Estate, apply now.
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Get in touch to discuss this Central London Commercial Property Associate role and take the next step in your career.
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Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
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Join a collaborative, partner-led team where your expertise and initiative will be valued from day one.
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Contract Type
Permanent
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Specialism
Legal
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Working pattern
Full Time
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Job ref
BBBH138281
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Expiry date
10 April 2026
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