Real Estate Investments Lawyer - Associate, NQ+, London

What You'll Do

• Advise on the structuring, establishment, operation, restructuring and exit of joint ventures and other indirect real estate investment structures, including corporates, partnerships and JPUTs.
• Work on complex corporate M&A transactions in the real estate sector, including cross-border transactions and portfolio deals.
• Act as a trusted adviser to a diverse range of sophisticated clients, providing clear, strategic and commercially focused advice while developing strong client relationships.
• Take day-to-day responsibility for complex matters, driving transactions forward, managing risk, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and overseeing key workstreams.
• Advise on complex asset and portfolio management matters, including reorganisations, refinancings and exits.
• Contribute to the growth and profile of the REI practice through pitches, thought leadership, client relationship initiatives and other business development activities.
• Supervise and develop junior lawyers and trainees, providing constructive feedback and supporting their technical and commercial development.

Who We're Looking For

• Strong technical expertise and market knowledge in corporate real estate transactions, ideally gained within a leading private practice environment, with experience across a range of corporate structures and relevant jurisdictions.
• Significant experience of M&A, joint ventures and related documentation, with particular interest in candidates who have advised on structured real estate JVs, including single-asset development and investment JVs, platform arrangements, club deals and quasi-fund investments.
• The ability to take ownership of complex matters, manage workstreams and negotiations, and deliver high-quality advice with appropriate partner involvement.
• Strong commercial acumen, client relationship skills and an understanding of the investment strategies, risk appetites and commercial drivers of real estate investors.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills, combined with a collaborative, proactive and resilient approach to delivering outstanding client service. Why Choose Us?