Senior Associate - Real Estate

Overview

Senior Associate - Real Estate at Clyde & Co, based in Guildford. The role focuses on a broad mix of development and investment matters with a transactionally focused workload that may involve real estate finance, planning, and landlord and tenant matters.

• Leading on a range of real estate transactions, including high-value development and investment deals.
• Advising on acquisition, disposal, and funding of development sites and investment properties.
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex real estate documents including agreements for lease, development agreements, and sale and purchase contracts.
• Providing strategic advice on planning matters, land assembly, and infrastructure agreements.
• Supporting clients in ongoing landlord and tenant relations including lease negotiations and asset management.
• Coordinating with colleagues in planning, finance, tax, and construction as part of a multidisciplinary approach.
• Supervising and mentoring junior associates and trainees within the team.
• Contributing to client development, thought leadership, and business growth initiatives.

• Qualified Solicitor 4-8 PQE in real estate, ideally from a top-tier firm or reputable real estate team.
• Strong experience in development and investment transactions.
• Familiarity with real estate finance, planning law, and landlord and tenant matters.
• Excellent technical and drafting skills with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, client-handling, and business development skills.
• A collaborative team player with leadership potential.

We are a large international law firm with a Real Estate team known for advising on property transactions across the UK. The team works closely with developers, investors, funders, landowners, and occupiers, supporting the full property lifecycle from site assembly and planning through construction, leasing, and exit strategies. We emphasise technical precision, pragmatic solutions, and a collaborative culture.

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals regardless of background or identity. We also publish privacy notices outlining how personal information is handled.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Sales and Management
• Industries
• Law Practice