Real Estate Lawyer

Real Estate Lawyer | International Law Firm | City of London

A highly regarded City real estate team is seeking an experienced Real Estate Lawyer to join its London practice. This is a standout opportunity for a lawyer with a strong background in housebuilding, strategic land and real estate development to take the next step in their career within a market‑leading, specialist real estate platform.

This role offers exposure to a broad and high‑quality pipeline of work spanning complex development projects, strategic land transactions, landlord and tenant matters, commercial leasing, investment and portfolio transactions, and large‑scale disposals and acquisitions. You will work closely with investors, developers, housebuilders, landowners and occupiers across the full property lifecycle from site assembly and planning through to development, asset management and exit strategies.

The Opportunity

This is more than a transactional role, it is a genuine long‑term career platform within one of the City\’s most established and respected real estate practices. You will join a large, specialist real estate group with deep sector expertise across development, regeneration, infrastructure, investment and regeneration projects.

The team is recognised for its commercial, pragmatic and client‑focused approach, combining technical excellence with clear, jargon‑free advice. Lawyers are supported to develop client relationships, sector specialism and personal profile, with real scope for progression, leadership responsibility and long‑term career development.

You will benefit from:

• High‑quality, complex real estate development and strategic land work
• Early responsibility and client exposure
• A collaborative, collegiate culture with strong partner access
• Clear progression pathways and long‑term career support
• A genuinely supportive and professional working environment

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide range of real estate development and commercial property transactions
• Managing residential development, regeneration and strategic land acquisitions and disposals
• Handling landlord and tenant matters, commercial leases, investment and portfolio transactions
• Drafting and negotiating complex property documentation with minimal supervision
• Delivering clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice
• Running transactions efficiently, cost‑effectively and to a high professional standard
• Undertaking and managing complex title due diligence
• Building and developing strong client relationships
• Supporting business development and client marketing initiatives
• Contributing to knowledge development and best‑practice initiatives within the team
• Working collaboratively across teams and practice areas

Candidate Profile

• A qualified solicitor c.5+ PQE, although strong candidates below this level will be considered
• Experienced in real estate development, housebuilding and strategic land work
• Confident running matters autonomously while contributing effectively within a team
• Commercially minded, practical and solutions‑focused
• Technically strong with proven experience in complex property transactions
• An excellent communicator with strong client‑handling skills
• Organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple matters simultaneously
• Motivated to build a long‑term career within a leading real estate development practice

For more information or to make an application, please contact Gishan Abeyratne at BCL Legal.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.