Job Description

Commercial Real Estate

Associate

Location:

Guildford (hybrid role office based 2-3 days per week)

Practice Area:

Commercial Real Estate

Salary:

68-72.5K plus profit share, bonuses and extensive benefits package

Key Requirements

We are seeking a talented and ambitious

Commercial Real Estate Associate

(2-4 years' PQE) to join our market-leading team in Guildford. The successful candidate will join a supportive, collaborative group that is widely recognised for the quality and breadth of its commercial property work.


Ideal candidates will have:

Strong academic credentials

and experience gained at a major City, national or leading regional law firm

Excellent interpersonal skills

and a collaborative approach to working in teams across multiple disciplines Experience handling a broad spectrum of

commercial property transactions

, ideally with exposure to several of the following areas: +

Development

+

Investment

+

Corporate occupier matters

(retail, office, industrial)
+

Real estate finance

Exposure to sectors such as

logistics, retail, hospitality, healthcare

, or

residential development

A desire to take early responsibility, coupled with the confidence to manage matters with appropriate supervision A proactive attitude toward

business development

, marketing initiatives, and client relationship management

Role & Responsibilities

You will become a key part of a dynamic

Commercial Real Estate team

forming part of a broader real estate group, including dedicated teams in

construction, dispute resolution

, and

environmental law

.


Your role will include:


Advising clients on a wide range of

commercial real estate transactions

from inception to completion Acting for a diverse client base including

property companies, REITs, funds, PLCs

, and

high-net-worth individuals

Supporting partners and senior colleagues on complex transactions, while also

leading your own matters

with minimal supervision Contributing to the team's

marketing and business development activities

, including client events, seminars, and networking Participating in internal training and knowledge-sharing sessions to support continuous professional development Working with a range of internal stakeholders including

KSLs, paralegals

, and

trainees

to ensure smooth matter progression and excellent client service
This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercial property lawyer to build a rewarding career within a

Chambers-ranked and Legal 500 Band 1 team

, in a firm that offers clear pathways for advancement and recognises individual contributions.

Firm Overview

You will join a firm that combines professional excellence with a truly supportive and inclusive culture. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2024, we offer a workplace where

collaboration, inclusion, and progression

are actively encouraged.

Recent accolades include:

Shortlisted - Women, Influence & Power in Law UK 2024*
Highly Commended - Legal Business Awards 2023 & SLS Legal Awards 2023*
Shortlisted - The British Legal Awards 2023 & The Lawyer Awards 2023*
Office awarded

RICS SKA Silver Certification

and

Fitwel

2 Star Accreditation

We are committed to

diversity and inclusion

, with recognised initiatives that foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Flexible Working

We offer

agile and hybrid working

options, recognising the importance of flexibility for maintaining a positive work-life balance.