Location
Canary Wharf

Hours
Full Time

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 be exposed to a broad spectrum of the real estate industry's leading players and complex matters, including direct and indirect investments into pan-European portfolios and single assets in key 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.

The team intentionally avoids commodity volume-based transactions, providing a genuine opportunity to develop legal skills, commercial acumen and understanding of real estate as an asset class while being embedded in strategic client relationships. Many transactions are off market, involving new approaches and asset classes, fostering a close-knit, team within a team culture.

The London real estate team is part of a global sector team with over 500 lawyers across the UK, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and US. Given the international nature of clients and work, you will collaborate with colleagues worldwide and benefit from the resources of a large international firm. The team prides itself on being inclusive, non-hierarchical and meritocratic.

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 crucial. A strong academic history is required.

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 thrive in a fast-moving, critical sector. 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. You embrace a disciplined approach to managing matters and utilise available tools and support services effectively.

Qualifications
You will have a strong academic background and be committed to continuous professional development. You will participate in the firm's extensive education programme, including mandatory and relevant skills, risk, and legal training. You will also contribute to knowledge initiatives and uphold the firm's high standards of client service and legal excellence.