Job Description

Senior Corporate / Private Equity Real Estate Lawyer

Location: London (hybrid working)

Salary: £150,000 to £210,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 6+ years’ PQE (Real Estate Investments / Corporate Real Estate / PERE)

If you’re a senior corporate real estate lawyer who enjoys leading complex deals, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior lawyers, this is a high-impact opportunity within a Real Estate Investments team in London.

You’ll take a lead role on sophisticated Private Equity Real Estate and corporate real estate transactions, advising on indirect investment structures, real estate-backed joint ventures, strategic asset management and corporate real estate M&A. The work is complex, fast-paced and high value, with plenty of scope to build your profile and play a visible role in the continued growth of the practice.

Our client is looking to hire a senior lawyer (typically 6+ years’ PQE) with strong experience in Real Estate Investments, Corporate Real Estate, Real Estate M&A and/or Private Equity Real Estate. This is a leadership-leaning role with real responsibility for matter delivery, client relationships and team development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supervising complex corporate M&A transactions in the real estate sector, including cross-border deals and portfolio transactions

• Advising on the structuring, establishment, operation, restructuring and exit of joint ventures and other indirect real estate investment structures (including corporate vehicles, partnerships and unit trust structures)

• Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, providing clear strategic advice and supporting relationship management

• Driving transactions forward by taking day-to-day responsibility for matter conduct, managing risk, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across tax, finance, real estate and other relevant disciplines

• Handling complex asset and portfolio management mandates, including reorganisations, refinancings and exits

• Contributing to business development activity, including pitches, thought leadership and client relationship programmes

• Supervising and developing junior lawyers and trainees, providing constructive feedback and supporting technical and commercial development

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with 6+ years’ PQE (or equivalent) in Real Estate Investments / Corporate Real Estate / PERE / Real Estate M&A

• Strong track record of leading or front-line managing negotiations on share sale and purchase agreements, joint venture arrangements and related documentation

• Experience across a range of structures including corporate vehicles, partnerships, unit trust structures and fund/club deal arrangements

• Proven ability to take full day-to-day responsibility for complex matters, including conditions precedent processes, workstream management and timetable control

• Strong commercial acumen and sector awareness, with the ability to align advice to client investment strategies and risk appetite

• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail

• Leadership capability and confidence mentoring others, with a collaborative, supportive approach

• Resilient, organised and proactive, with a strong commitment to client service

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working (working pattern to be confirmed, depending on role and client requirements)

• Competitive financial package, including discretionary bonus (performance dependent)

• Private medical insurance, with options to upgrade and add family cover

• Pension with matched employer contributions (up to 5%)

• Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection cover

• 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 27 with service, plus the option to buy or sell up to one week per year

• Sabbatical leave options (subject to eligibility)

• Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 employee assistance programme and counselling

• Wellbeing subsidy towards gym, sports membership or wellbeing apps

• Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loan

• CSR day for volunteering (1 day per year) and payroll giving scheme

• Discounts and rewards portal, plus peer and manager recognition schemes

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent role based in London, with hybrid working (pattern to be confirmed, depending on role and client requirements).

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to David on d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.