Position
Senior Associate (6+ PQE) – Residential Real Estate
Location: London office (Cambridge offices also part of the team).
Key Responsibilities
- Advise high net worth individuals on the sale, purchase and financing of properties in urban and country locations across the UK.
- Provide advice to individuals, family‑owned property companies and landed estates on the management of residential and mixed property portfolios, including the grant and management of residential tenancies.
- Assist clients from the firm’s Private Client and Family teams with:
- the restructuring of property interests for tax‑planning purposes;
- transfers and occupation arrangements pursuant to matrimonial proceedings and agreements;
- security in support of private lending arrangements;
- handling probate assets.
- Support developers in the acquisition, development and sale of residential property sites.
- Advise leaseholders and landlords on large collective enfranchisement and Right to Manage claims.
- Consult with universities and Oxbridge colleges on the set‑up and administration of housing assistance schemes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven ability and experience in high‑value residential property work, gained at a high‑calibre firm.
- Experience in any of the areas listed above is desirable but not all are required.
Desired Skills
- Commitment to providing outstanding client service and willingness to take responsibility for advising important clients.
- Enthusiasm for building and strengthening relationships with clients and their advisors.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility to work with team members and lawyers across the firm.
- Excellent written English and the ability to produce clear, logical drafting.
- Strong negotiating, lateral thinking and problem‑solving skills.
- Effective time and matter management and a systematic approach to work.
Benefits
Competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Prior to employment, a comprehensive pre‑employment screening will be conducted, including DBS, right-to-work verification, employment history and a self‑declaration of character.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Senior Associate - Real Estate (0564) employer: Mills & Reeve
Join our dynamic Residential Real Estate team in London and Cambridge, where we prioritise a collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and development. As an employer, we offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work with high-net-worth clients on prestigious transactions, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful.
