Requirements
Candidates must be qualified solicitors in England & Wales with 2-5 years of post-qualification experience in real estate law. A strong background in data centre, institutional, and private equity sectors is required, along with excellent drafting and negotiation capabilities.
Job Description
We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.
The Opportunity
We are looking for two Associates with 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience to join our Core Real Estate team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-quality property transactions for a diverse client base, whether pension houses, private capital, public money or occupiers.
Our Team
The Core Real Estate team forms part of Eversheds Sutherland’s market-leading Real Estate practice across the UK. The UK team is formed of circa 150 lawyers, including 36 Partners supported by Legal Directors, Principal Associates, Senior Associates and Associates across our national office network.
Together, the team advises across all sectors, with the London office focussing on data centres, logistics, housing, regeneration and infrastructure, in addition to traditional investment portfolios. We pride ourselves on the quality of our training and encourage our teams to attend regular professional development sessions to enhance their capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on a wide range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, disposals, lettings and asset management.
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts, leases and ancillary documents.
- Manage transactions from start to finish, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery.
- Support senior lawyers and partners on complex matters and contribute to business development initiatives.
Skills and Experience
We are looking for:
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2-5 year’s post-qualification experience in real estate law.
- A mix of data centre, institutional and private equity expertise, with demonstrable experience of having worked on join ventures and financings.
- Strong technical knowledge of property law and transactions.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and work under pressure.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client services.
- Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What’s in it for you?
At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.
- We’re fair, transparent and equitable
- We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
- We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
- We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
- We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
- We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
- We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
- We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
- We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance
Diversity & Inclusion
At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.
We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.
Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.
We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.
For you,
For your success.
And what's next.