Senior Associate - Commercial Real Estate (6 PQE+) | London

November 10, 2026
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Job Description

Location: London
PQE: 6+ years
Practice: Commercial Real Estate
Salary: Competitive

Senior Associate - Commercial Real Estate (6 PQE+) | London

Are you a commercially minded real estate lawyer with around 6 years’ PQE who wants to do more than just run deals? An ambitious, entrepreneurial firm with an international outlook is growing its London Commercial Real Estate team. It’s looking for a go-getter who wants to help build the practice and their own profile.

You’ll work closely with partners on high-quality matters for investors, developers, landlords, occupiers and financial institutions, and you’ll get real ownership from day one.

What you’ll do

  • Act on acquisitions, disposals and portfolio transactions
  • Handle landlord and tenant work, including leasing, asset management and strategic portfolio advice
  • Support development and regeneration projects
  • Advise on the real estate side of corporate and finance deals
  • Run transactions day to day and supervise junior lawyers
  • Take an active part in business development, networking and growing client relationships

What you’ll bring

  • Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales, with around 6 years’ PQE from a recognised real estate practice
  • Strong technical skills and a practical, solution-driven approach
  • The confidence to deal with clients directly and become a trusted adviser
  • Energy, drive and a real appetite for BD and building a name in the market

Why this role?

It offers a growing, entrepreneurial team with a clear path to progression, the chance to shape client relationships and the practice itself, and hybrid working with up to 50% from home or elsewhere in the UK.

Interested?

Get in touch for a confidential conversation. Apply at https://benedictholding.com/next-move or contact Benedict Holding on 07534797239.