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1-5 PQE Real Estate Associate – Investment, Development & Private Equity Focus

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Private Practice

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact:

    Matthew Makrinos

  • Contact email:

    matthew@rutherfordsearch.com

  • Contact phone:

     020 3137 3740

  • Job ref:

    MAM4598

  • Published:

    about 4 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-10-17

​Role Overview

Our client’s London Real Estate group is offering a first-rate opportunity for an associate to join a high-profile practice recognised for its work on complex and high-value property transactions. The team operates across the full spectrum of commercial real estate, with a strong presence in investment, development and private equity real estate. This role provides exposure to multi-jurisdictional deals, working alongside senior lawyers who are highly ranked in leading legal directories.


Practice & Clients

The practice acts for a wide range of clients, including international private equity investors, institutional landlords, joint ventures, financial institutions, and major developers. The team regularly advises on portfolio acquisitions and restructurings, forward-funded developments, investment sales and purchases, major lettings, and the property elements of corporate and finance transactions.

The client base spans multiple asset classes – office, industrial, mixed-use, retail, and hospitality – providing associates with exposure to a breadth of sectors and deal types. With team members having worked in-house at leading corporates, the group combines technical excellence with commercial pragmatism.


Responsibilities

As an associate in this group, you will:

  • Draft and negotiate documents for acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures.

  • Assist on portfolio transactions, restructurings, and indirect investments.

  • Support development projects, including forward funding and construction matters.

  • Handle the real estate aspects of corporate and financing transactions.

  • Advise clients on major lettings, asset management, and related matters.

  • Engage directly with clients and manage multi-party deal processes.


Candidate Profile

  • England & Wales Qualified

  • This role will suit commercially minded lawyers with 1-5 PQE in an International/City law firm who thrive on the challenge of complex, high-value transactions.

  • Strong drafting ability, problem-solving skills, and an aptitude for balancing detail with strategic objectives will be essential.

  • The role is ideal for those who enjoy client-facing work across a diverse sector base.


Career Development & Opportunities

Joining this practice offers associates the chance to work closely with market-leading Partners who are consistently recognised for their expertise. The team’s track record across private equity and development work ensures exposure to sophisticated, international matters. Associates can expect clear progression, a high level of client interaction, and the opportunity to develop expertise in multiple asset classes within a collaborative and ambitious environment.


For more information about this position, please get in touch with Matthew Makrinos.

Email: matthew@rutherfordsearch.com

Phone: 020 3137 3740
Reference Code: 4598

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