Commercial Real Estate Associate
Location: Guildford (hybrid role office based 2-3 days per week)
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate
Salary: £68-72.5K plus profit share, bonuses and extensive benefits package
Key Requirements
We are seeking a talented and ambitious Commercial Real Estate Associate (2–4 years’ PQE) to join our market-leading team in Guildford. The successful candidate will join a supportive, collaborative group that is widely recognised for the quality and breadth of its commercial property work.
Ideal candidates will have:
Strong academic credentials and experience gained at a major City, national or leading regional law firm
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working in teams across multiple disciplines
Experience handling a broad spectrum of commercial property transactions, ideally with exposure to several of the following areas:
Exposure to sectors such as logistics, retail, hospitality, healthcare, or residential development
A desire to take early responsibility, coupled with the confidence to manage matters with appropriate supervision
A proactive attitude toward business development, marketing initiatives, and client relationship management
Role & Responsibilities
You will become a key part of a dynamic Commercial Real Estate team forming part of a broader real estate group, including dedicated teams in construction, dispute resolution, and environmental law.
Your role will include:
Advising clients on a wide range of commercial real estate transactions from inception to completion
Acting for a diverse client base including property companies, REITs, funds, PLCs, and high-net-worth individuals
Supporting partners and senior colleagues on complex transactions, while also leading your own matters with minimal supervision
Contributing to the team’s marketing and business development activities, including client events, seminars, and networking
Participating in internal training and knowledge-sharing sessions to support continuous professional development
Working with a range of internal stakeholders including KSLs, paralegals, and trainees to ensure smooth matter progression and excellent client service
This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercial property lawyer to build a rewarding career within a Chambers-ranked and Legal 500 Band 1 team, in a firm that offers clear pathways for advancement and recognises individual contributions.
Firm Overview
You will join a firm that combines professional excellence with a truly supportive and inclusive culture. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2024, we offer a workplace where collaboration, inclusion, and progression are actively encouraged.
