Senior Associate Lawyer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate Lawyer to join the Corporate team of a highly regarded international legal practice, specialising in Corporate Real Estate transactions. This London-based role offers the chance to work with a diverse and prestigious client base across institutional, private capital, and high-net-worth individuals.

The firm operates at the forefront of the real estate legal market and has earned consistent recognition for its Tier 1 status in the hospitality and private wealth sectors. The Corporate Real Estate team plays a pivotal role within the wider firm, handling high-profile UK and international deals involving significant real estate assets and operational real estate businesses.

As a Senior Associate Lawyer within the Corporate Real Estate team, you will be responsible for advising on a broad spectrum of complex corporate transactions. These will include:

• Private M&A and investment structures

• Joint ventures and co-investment arrangements, including private equity-backed deals

• Corporate structuring and restructuring projects

• Leading and coordinating cross-border mandates involving real estate assets

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the real estate, finance, and tax practices, often taking on principal roles in headline-making transactions. The Senior Associate Lawyer will also contribute to mentoring junior lawyers and trainees while engaging in active client development.

The successful Senior Associate Lawyer will bring:

• A UK legal qualification (or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years' PQE

• A strong background in Corporate Real Estate, gained from a recognised transactional legal practice

• Demonstrable experience in drafting, structuring, and executing corporate real estate deals

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commercial mindset

• Experience supporting and supervising junior lawyers

• An interest in hospitality-related real estate transactions is beneficial, but not essential

This is a key opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, international environment, with a clear path to further progression.

• A competitive salary in the region of £120,000 - £160,000, commensurate with experience

• Private medical and dental cover, wellbeing allowance, and lifestyle benefits

• 25 days' annual leave, pension scheme, income protection, and enhanced family leave

• Flexible working with a minimum of three days in-office

• Access to state-of-the-art office facilities in central London

• Comprehensive development and career progression programmes within a truly inclusive environment

This position will suit a driven Senior Associate Lawyer seeking to take the next step in their career within a leading Corporate Real Estate legal team.