Associate (NQ-3 PQE) - Real Estate

Mishcon de Reya

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
DescriptionThe DepartmentWe 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 proptech, 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 TeamThe 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.
Skills/Experience
  • 0-3 years PQE, gained at a recognised law firm.
  • Strong academic record.
  • A good foundation of varied commercial real estate experience including sales, acquisitions, leases, and financing.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Exc ellent writing and drafting skills.
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 The Mishcon de Reya GroupThe Group is an independent, international professional services business with law at its heart, employing over 1400 people with over 650 lawyers. It includes the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP and a collection of leading consultancy businesses that complement the firm's legal services.Mishcon de Reya LLP is based in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore and Hong Kong (through its association with ). The firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply. Its work is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, spanning six core practice areas: and .The includes consultancy businesses , (in London, Singapore and Dubai), , and (in Hong Kong). The Group also includes , which invests in the most promising early stage legaltech companies as well as the Mishcon Academy, its in-house place of learning and platform for thought leadership.In 2024, the Group announced its first strategic acquisition in the alternative legal services market, flexible legal resourcing business Flex Legal. It also acquired a majority stake in Somos, a global group actions management business.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.

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