1. Senior level role within a large, nationally recognised real estate practice
2. lead on major transactions with high profile clients across sectors
About Our Client
Our client is a respected national law firm known for its collaborative culture, strong sector reputation and commitment to delivering high quality legal services across both personal and business matters. With a significant footprint across the UK, the firm combines national scale with genuine local presence, offering clients accessible expertise and trusted long term support. It is recognised for its inclusive environment, supportive culture and investment in colleague wellbeing, career development and responsible business initiatives. The firm consistently receives praise for its commitment to flexible working, diversity and community impact.
Job Description
The Southern Real Estate team advises on a broad spectrum of commercial property work, with particular strength across development, strategic land, investment, portfolio management, landlord and tenant matters and real estate finance. Operating across key Southern offices including Brighton, Gatwick, London and Chichester, the team forms part of one of the largest real estate groups in the UK, combining deep national resource with strong local market expertise.Led by its National Head, the team is recognised for its commercially focused approach, handling complex transactional work and advising investors, developers, financial institutions, landowners and occupiers on all stages of the property lifecycle. Clients consistently commend the team for its pragmatic advice, responsiveness and ability to drive projects forward efficiently.As a Senior Associate, you will play a central leadership role within the team and will be responsible for:
3. Managing and leading a varied portfolio of transactions including acquisitions, disposals, development schemes, funding arrangements, landlord and tenant matters and major commercial deals
4. Acting as the lead lawyer on client matters, delivering high quality work, strong commercial insight and excellent project management
5. Contributing to business development, nurturing client relationships, identifying opportunities and supporting wider growth initiatives
6. Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, supporting their technical development and quality of delivery
7. Collaborating closely with colleagues across planning, construction, corporate, finance, private client and disputes to deliver integrated, full service advice on complex matters
The Successful Applicant
8. Ideally 6 to 10 years PQE
9. Strong technical experience within commercial property, particularly across development and strategic land
10. Confident at managing complex, multi matter transactions with excellent attention to detail
11. Proven ability to build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships
12. A collaborative team player with leadership ability and a proactive approach to supervision and mentoring
13. A commercial mindset and appetite for contributing to business development and wider team growth
What's on Offer
14. A senior role within one of the UK's largest and most respected real estate practices, working on high value and complex transactions
15. Genuine leadership responsibility, including running major matters, supervising juniors and shaping client relationships
16. Access to a broad, national platform with high quality work across development, strategic land, investment, portfolio management and real estate finance
17. A collaborative and supportive culture where your contribution is recognised and your career development is actively invested in
18. Flexible by Choice working options, supporting hybrid working arrangements while maintaining client and team needs
19. A comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, the option to buy additional leave, generous pension schemes, paid volunteering days, Westfield Health membership and access to Aviva Digital GP services
20. A workplace recognised for wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, with active responsible business and community programmes