Commercial Real Estate Associate

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 (24 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 teams 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.