Full job descriptionSenior Associate - Real Estate
Newbury | 6+ PQE | £65,000 - £90,000 + Bonus & Benefits
You must have prior law firm experience to be considered for this role.
A highly respected regional law firm with a strong reputation across the Thames Valley and South East is seeking a Senior Associate to join its growing Real Estate team in Newbury.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a firm that combines high-quality commercial property work with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture. The successful Senior Associate will advise a diverse client base that includes developers, investors, landlords, tenants, businesses, charities and private landowners across a broad range of real estate matters.
The firm has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to invest heavily in its Real Estate practice, making this an excellent time to join a team with ambitious plans and a strong pipeline of work.
The Senior Associate - Real Estate Role
The Senior Associate will play a key role within the team, managing complex transactions, supporting junior lawyers and developing client relationships across the region.
Work is likely to include:
* Acquisitions and disposals of commercial property
* Landlord and tenant matters
* Portfolio management work
* Development and regeneration projects
* Strategic land transactions
* Property investment transactions
* Conditional contracts, promotion agreements and option agreements
* Commercial leases and lease negotiations
* Property finance transactions
* Asset management matters
* Real estate support on corporate transactions
* Client relationship management and business development activities
The successful Senior Associate will enjoy significant autonomy and responsibility while working closely with experienced partners on a wide variety of matters.
The Firm
This established and growing practice has built a reputation for providing City-quality legal advice with a regional focus and a strong commitment to client service.
The firm acts for a broad range of clients, from local businesses and entrepreneurs through to national organisations, property developers and investors. Its Real Estate team is recognised as one of the firm’s key practice areas and continues to attract increasingly sophisticated instructions across the commercial property sector.
The culture is one of the firm’s greatest strengths. Lawyers benefit from genuine partner access, flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment where progression is based on merit and contribution rather than hierarchy.
The Senior Associate - Real Estate
The successful candidate is likely to have:
* 6+ years’ PQE gained within a recognised Real Estate practice
* Strong experience handling a broad range of commercial property matters
* Experience acting for developers, investors, landlords and occupiers
* Strong technical and drafting skills
* Confidence managing transactions independently
* Experience developing and maintaining client relationships
* Commercial awareness and strong communication skills
* An interest in mentoring and supporting junior team members
* A proactive and collaborative approach to business development
Candidates seeking a clear pathway towards future leadership opportunities will be particularly attracted to this position.
Why Apply?
* Join a highly respected and growing regional law firm
* Work on high-quality commercial property matters
* Excellent client exposure and responsibility
* Strong partner access and mentoring
* Genuine opportunities for progression
* Supportive and collaborative culture
* Flexible working environment
* Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package
For a Senior Associate seeking high-quality Real Estate work, a strong team culture and a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing practice, this represents an excellent opportunity to take the next step.