Overview

Join a tier 1 Legal 500 firm for Commercial Property as a Commercial Property Senior Associate/Associate Director, where you will lead on high-value real estate transactions across investment, development, asset management, and real estate finance matters. You will be part of a leading Central London practice within a wider international platform, working closely with partners and senior stakeholders on complex, cross-border deals. This role offers significant autonomy, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to take ownership of sophisticated mandates while shaping client outcomes at a senior level within a collaborative and high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex commercial real estate transactions from inception to completion, including acquisitions, disposals, development projects, asset management, and real estate financing matters.
• Advise PLCs, institutional investors, developers, and major corporates on legal and commercial risk, drafting and negotiating high-value transactional documentation.
• Oversee due diligence processes on large-scale and often multi-jurisdictional deals, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and clear reporting of key issues.
• Work closely with internal teams including corporate, tax, construction, and finance to deliver integrated, commercially focused advice on complex matters.
• Contribute to client relationship management, business development activity, and mentoring junior lawyers within a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with strong experience at Senior Associate or Associate Director level in commercial real estate.
• Proven track record in investment acquisitions and disposals, with additional experience in asset management, real estate finance, and exposure to development work.
• Strong technical expertise in real estate law, with excellent drafting, negotiation, and matter leadership skills on high-value transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex client relationships with PLCs, institutional investors, developers, and major corporates.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and confident working independently while contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE), full-time permanent role based in Central London.
• Senior-level position within a top-tier Legal 500-ranked commercial real estate practice at a leading international law firm.
• Strong career progression opportunities with structured development, mentoring, and clear pathways to advancement.
• Exposure to high-profile, cross-border transactions across investment, development, logistics, residential, and energy sectors.
• Flexible and hybrid working model within a supportive, inclusive, and well-resourced team environment.

Apply

• Take the next step in your career as a Commercial Property Senior Associate/Associate Director in Central London.
• Apply now to join a leading Legal 500 firm with a high-performing, internationally recognised commercial property practice.
• Interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
• Contact us today to discuss this Commercial Property Senior Associate/Associate Director opportunity and secure your place within a market-leading real estate team.