Associate (2-5 PQE) - Commercial Real Estate

The Department

We have built a Real Estate department to meet the needs of ambitious deal makers. The result is one of London's largest, most diverse, and most complete property teams, whose clients span the worlds of corporate and private wealth.

We drive opportunities for our clients through our understanding of the complex policy landscape, through the leading role we play in shaping industry discussions on regulation and technological change, and by harnessing the power of technology.

The department's core practice areas include construction, development and urban regeneration, fashion and retail, investment, planning and environment, residential, dispute resolution, finance, and taxation.

Our use of prop tech, from automation and visualisation tools to AI and structured databases, allows us to work faster and more efficiently and we draw on expertise from the firm's other specialist departments and our global network of connections in search of the best ways to bring people, capital and opportunities together. Everything is geared to finding practical, commercial solutions that get deals done.

The Team

The Real Estate department's core practice areas include construction, development and urban regeneration, fashion and retail, investment, planning and environment, residential, dispute resolution, finance, and taxation. Our clients span both the world of corporate and private wealth giving us a unique perspective on the market. Our infrastructure of connections and investors coupled with our understanding of the complex policy landscape, are both highly valued by our clients. We find practical commercial solutions, underpinned by a tenacious determination to get the deal done. We offer a one stop shop for property services from acquisition and planning, through to construction, disposal, and asset management, encompassing both commercial and residential property.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide range of transactions including the acquisition and disposal of investment property and lease negotiations on behalf of landlords and tenants.
• Assisting on department wide transactions including drafting certificates and reports.
• Assisting with drafting and negotiating a wide range of transaction documents and carrying out due diligence.
• Exercise high standards of client care in a professional manner at all times.
• To ensure that all client work is progressed in a timely fashion and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and costs.
• To ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the Firm's client documentation and information.
• Development of client relationships as well as relationships with contacts in the industry.
• Be responsible for achieving agreed levels of billing and time recording.
  
  

Skills/Experience

• 2-5 years PQE, gained in commercial real estate at law firm with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 ranked commercial real estate practice.
• Strong academic record.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and develop strong relationships both with clients and colleagues across the firm.
• Excellent writing and drafting skills.
• Strong technical knowledge and analytical skills.
• Commercial and driven with an interest in business development and marketing activities.
• Excellent attention to detail, listening skills and organisational skills.
• Personable and confident, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.
  
  

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

About Mishcon De Reya LLP

Mishcon de Reya is an independent law firm, which now employs over 1400 people withmore than 650 lawyers offering a wide range of legal services to companies and individuals. The firm has grown rapidly in recent years, showing more than 40% revenue growth in the past five years alone.

With presence in London,Oxford, Cambridge,Singapore, Hong Kong and UAE, the firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply.

The work the firm undertakes is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, centred around three increasingly entwined and connected sectors: the Innovation Economy, Private Wealth and Capital, and Real Estate. The firm is known as a disputes powerhouse with a formidable capacity firmwide for dispute resolution.

We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk flexible working.