Location
10 Upper Bank St, Canary Wharf, London

Hours
Full Time - Hybrid working in line with firm policy

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Clifford Chance's real estate team operates at the very top end of the real estate sector, devising innovative, bespoke and commercial solutions for clients where real estate is the core asset. The team works across the entire property life cycle advising a full range of market participants on some of their biggest and most challenging transactions. You will advise on direct and indirect investments into pan-European portfolios and single assets in leading asset classes such as data centres, healthcare, logistics, operational real estate, student accommodation, PRS, BTR, life sciences, film studios, hotels, offices, retail, iconic London developments, urban regeneration projects, joint ventures, real estate M&A/private equity and financings.
Life in this tight-knit, collegiate team is dynamic and exposes you to the breadth of the real estate industry's leading players and complex matters. The team intentionally avoids commodity volume-based transactions, providing genuine opportunities to develop legal skills, commercial acumen and understanding of real estate as an asset class while being embedded in strategic client relationships.
The London real estate team is part of a global sector team of over 500 lawyers across UK, Europe, Asia, Middle East and US. You will collaborate with colleagues internationally and benefit from the resources of a large international firm. The team prides itself on being inclusive, non-hierarchical and a genuine meritocracy.

Experience
Senior real estate experience gained at a City firm or an overseas common law practice with a strong profile and solid grounding in real estate as an asset class. Corporate real estate experience is desirable but not essential. Demonstrable excellent document drafting skills, strong communication and analytical abilities, high commercial awareness, and experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams are essential. Proven appetite for developing client relationships and thought leadership is required. A strong academic history is essential.

About you
You are committed to being a real estate lawyer first and foremost, with an interest in working across different industry sectors and asset classes. You are proactive in maintaining and developing your legal knowledge and technical expertise, and you embrace a team-based, inclusive, and meritocratic culture. You are comfortable taking a lead associate role, managing transactions and teams across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions, and engaging in business development and client management initiatives.

Qualifications
You will have the relevant legal qualifications to practise as a solicitor or equivalent in your jurisdiction. Continuous professional development is expected, supported by the firm's extensive education programme and resources.

Additional Information
Clifford Chance supports your professional growth through formal training, coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job learning via the Clifford Chance Academy. The role follows a balanced hybrid working approach, supporting flexible work arrangements aligned with business needs. The firm offers a broad range of benefits supporting financial wellbeing, lifestyle, and family-friendly policies. Clifford Chance is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees are treated fairly and equally.