Associate - Real Estate

Trowers & Hamlins LLP.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Associate in Real Estate to handle diverse property transactions including acquisitions, asset management, and real estate finance. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with experience in Real Estate, strong technical abilities, and a commitment to client service. The role is full-time based in Exeter and offers collaboration with various specialist teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a training seat in Real Estate is required.
• Ability to independently progress matters when appropriate.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all types of property transactions for developers and investors.
• Manage sales and acquisitions effectively.
• Provide asset management services including landlord & tenant matters.
• Prepare CLLS Certificates of Title and manage conditions precedent.
• Collaborate with other teams on complex matters.
• Build and maintain client relationships as needed.

Skills

Excellent technical skills

Strong client focus

Drive and enthusiasm

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor with training seat in Real Estate

Solid academic record

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Associate - Real Estate (Investment & Development) role at Trowers & Hamlins.

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. Our offices are across the UK, Middle East and Asia, and we work with Interlaw to support multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. Our strategic direction emphasizes responsible and sustainable business with ESG at the core.

The Office

Established in 1984 and located in the heart of the City, our Exeter office is a full-service law firm supporting corporate and individual clients in the South West and beyond. Our Real Estate team advises on investment and development across commercial and residential sectors, with a focus on construction, employment, litigation, property finance, and corporate matters.

The Exeter Real Estate Team includes fee earners advising on development schemes, regeneration projects, and multi-million pound commercial investments for institutional investors.

The Real Estate team

Real Estate is a key focus of our business. About 60% of our lawyers practice in the sector across investment, finance, development, construction, asset management, planning, environmental and dispute resolution. We are ranked among the UK's top Real Estate practices.

What you'll be doing

As an Associate you will work in the Investment and Development Practice within our Real Estate group, handling deals involving commercial land (retail, industrial, telecoms and offices). You will have the opportunity to work on acquisitions and disposals, development, real estate finance, regeneration and joint venture projects. The role supports a varied client base across private and public sectors and involves collaboration with Corporate, Banking & Finance, Litigation, Projects & Construction and Energy & Sustainability teams.

Your work will include:

• Involvement in all types of property transactions for developers, investors, and public/private sector bodies
• Sales and acquisitions
• Asset management, including landlord & tenant matters
• Real Estate finance, including preparing CLLS Certificates of Title and managing conditions precedent
• Project management and collaboration with other specialist teams on complex matters
• Compliance with core competencies appropriate to the fee earner level
• Building and maintaining client relationships where possible
• Active participation in marketing initiatives and training sessions
• Running own files and ensuring compliance with Lexcel procedures

What you'll need

• Qualified solicitor with training seat completed in Real Estate
• Excellent technical skills and ability to take responsibility and progress matters independently where appropriate
• Strong client focus and commitment to service delivery
• Drive, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude
• Commercial awareness and credibility
• Solid academic record

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications are considered on merit and based on the requirements of the role, irrespective of ethnicity, gender, race, disability, religion or sexual orientation.

If you require further information or adjustments during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].

As part of our recruitment policy, candidates may be subject to employment screening background checks including verification of personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and background checks as appropriate.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services