Real Estate Lawyer

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Lawyer (qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales) with 3-4 years PQE, to join our highly regarded Real Estate team at Baker McKenzie LLP. This role will be our first Associate hire into the Real Estate team within our Belfast office but will work primarily with and as an extension of our team in London, consisting of three Partners, fifteen Associates, one Knowledge Lawyer, and two Trainees. Interested applicants should be able to demonstrate exemplary technical skills and relish the opportunity to join a truly unique and successful global real estate team.

The role will involve:

• Advising and supporting leading multi-national corporates with their occupational requirements in the UK.
• Assisting with due diligence and post completion matters.
• Advising and supporting on asset management work for our institutional investor clients.
• Assisting on all UK real estate investment acquisitions and disposals.
• Working closely with the London office Banking team to support real estate finance transactions.
• Working closely with the London office Corporate team in the coordination and implementation of multi-jurisdictional mergers and acquisitions.
• Working as part of a team and taking an active role in sharing knowledge and experience.
• Managing paralegals in the Belfast office to assist with the work.
• Some travel to the London office may be required.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• A qualified lawyer with excellent academics
• Substantial experience of commercial real estate gained within an international or city law firm
• Good understanding of Land Registry and HMRC processes and forms
• Commerciality
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills
• Initiative and proactivity
• Strong service orientation - a "client first" culture
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients
• High work standards
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to adapt style as required
• Ability to work well in both a team and individually
• English law real estate experience
• Experience of complex real estate transactions
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn - the right candidate will want to continue to develop their key competencies and skills
• Strong service orientation, with good client management skills
• Flexible work practices and ability to adapt style as required
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to work within a team
• Open and co-operative attitude with professional outlook
• Respects and enjoys the diversity of cultural, social and academic backgrounds found in the Firm

To Apply

At Baker McKenzie we welcome direct applications.

Please click on the Apply icon to start the online application process for this role. We will then be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Recruitment Team on either 020 7919 1000 or ***email_hidden***

For more information about this position or to discuss any adjustments you may require during the process please contact in confidence, Samantha Mann, Recruitment Manager, on 020 7072 5806 or [email protected]

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