Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Associate to join a leading international law firm, in the City of London.
This leading international law firm is home to over 1,400 people, including 210+ partners, across eight offices in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. They advise clients in over 100 countries and are recognised for delivering innovative, client-focused solutions. The firm is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a collaborative culture where talented professionals can thrive.
The London Real Estate team is 40-strong, comprising eight partners and over 20 associates, and is highly regarded for its depth of experience and international reach. The team advises a wide range of clients, including:
- Major property companies and institutional investors
- Banks and hotel groups
- Public sector organisations and corporate occupiers
The team handles a variety of matters, including:
- Investment acquisitions and disposals, financings, and refinancings
- Development projects, including planning and environmental advice
- Sale and leasebacks and general commercial real estate management
- Cross-practice collaboration with finance, tax, corporate, and construction teams
As a Real Estate Associate, you will be given early responsibility and the chance to lead your own matters, including complex transactions and development projects. You will also have opportunities to participate in business development initiatives, client engagement, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse and advise on commercial real estate risks
- Draft and prepare clear, accurate, and well-structured legal documentation
- Conduct legal research and provide practical solutions for clients
- Liaise directly with clients, developing trusted relationships
- Manage transactions and lead matters with minimal supervision
- Contribute to internal and external knowledge-sharing, including legal articles
- Support business development and client events, including seminars and networking
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified solicitor with strong commercial real estate experience
- Experience in acquisitions, disposals, asset management, and ideally development projects
- Exposure to complex landlord & tenant and investment work
- Strong academic and professional qualifications
- Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Organised and able to manage own workload while mentoring junior team members
- Ambitious, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and professional presence
If you are a driven real estate lawyer seeking a role with responsibility, variety, and international exposure, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded, growing team. Submit your CV to apply.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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About BCL Legal Private Practice
Founded in 2003, BCL Legal Recruitment has grown to become the UK's most established specialist legal recruitment agency. Our dedicated consultant team also now cover the Scotland, Ireland and New York market.

• We are 100% focussed on finding the best lawyers on the market for law firms across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
• Professional and caring consultants who look to build long term relationships with both clients and candidate lawyers.
• True experts in our field, with over 12,500 lawyers placed across the UK since 2003.
• Each consultant focuses on a particular location, which allows us to truly get to know the lawyers, legal teams and firms that we assist in great detail.

To discuss your career in more detail and to find out about the positions we're working on, please contact us for a confidential chat.
Company info Website Telephone 01618197475 Location Lancaster Buildings
3rd Floor, 77 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BW
United Kingdom
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