Commercial Real Estate Associate (3-5 PQE)
London | £120,000 - £140,000 | Genuine Partnership Track
If you’re currently at a US, Magic Circle or Silver Circle firm and starting to question how long progression will really take, this is worth a conversation.
This is an opportunity to join a major international law firm’s real estate team, working on high-value, complex transactional matters for an impressive client base, while stepping into a platform that actually rewards ambition.
Why this role stands outYou’ll be joining a large, well-established UK real estate team with a strong national presence and a consistent flow of big-ticket work across:
*Investment and development transactions
*High-value acquisitions and disposals
*Asset management for institutional clients
*Cross-border real estate matters
The quality of work is there. The difference is what comes next.
The opportunityThis role is built for someone who is:
*Ambitious and commercially minded
*Keen to get involved in business development early
*Frustrated by slow or unclear progression in a larger team
You’ll be given:
*A clear and accelerated path to Senior Associate
*Real exposure to clients and the chance to build your own relationships
*A platform where future partnership is a genuine, achievable goal
The lifestyle piece (where this really differentiates)*~1500 hour target
*Genuinely flexible hybrid working
*A culture that supports high performance without the constant grind
This is not about stepping down in quality. It’s about stepping up in control of your career.
What they’re looking for*3-5 PQE Commercial Real Estate Lawyer
*Currently at a US, Magic Circle or Silver Circle firm (or similar calibre)
*Strong transactional experience
*Someone who wants more than just execution - you want progression, visibility, and a future seat at the table
Contact Paige Dent at Brandon James Law for a confidential conversation.