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Real Estate Investments Associate — Corporate Real Estate

A leading international law firm

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A market-leading Real Estate Investments practice in London is seeking corporate real estate associates to take an active role in complex, high-value real estate investment and corporate real estate transactions. The team advises on corporate real estate M&A, real estate-backed joint ventures, and indirect real estate investment structures.

You will work alongside partners and a wider team of managing associates and associates, advising clients across all major real estate sub-sectors on domestic and cross-border transactions. The client base includes private equity real estate funds, institutional asset managers, developers, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, large pension funds, REITs, and financial institutions.

The role offers structured training, regular feedback, and clear career development discussions, including progression towards partnership for those who aspire to it.

  • NQ – 4 PQE (or equivalent experience)
  • Technical expertise in the legal framework and market practice relevant to corporate real estate transactions, ideally gained in a leading private practice environment
  • Experience advising on a range of corporate structures (such as corporates, partnerships, and offshore unit trusts) and across jurisdictions typically used for real estate investment transactions
  • Strong track record of participating in and (for more senior candidates) leading negotiations on share sale and purchase agreements, joint venture arrangements, and related documentation
  • Proven ability to assume day-to-day responsibility for complex matters, including running conditions precedent processes, overseeing workstreams, and managing timetables
  • Commercial acumen and sector awareness, with the ability to translate clients' investment strategies and risk appetite into practical, solutions-focused legal advice
  • Strong client relationship and business development skills
  • Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Collaborative, self-aware, and proactive approach, with the ability to supervise and mentor junior team members

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