Average Estate Associate salary in South West England

Our Real Estate group is one of the largest real estate teams in the UK, advising an impressive range of clients including commercial and residential developers, investors, major corporate occupiers and banks/funders. Offering exceptional market knowledge the team holds an outstanding reputation with clients and the market generally. "Clients are full of admiration for this team, noting it combines outstanding technical expertise with a "very" responsive service" (Chambers).Our national housebuilder team is seeking an Associate to work with our varied and dynamic clients as they help deliver the Government’s ambitious new housing targets. The successful candidate will, as part of an experienced team of specialist lawyers, work with FTSE-listed household names as well as other national and regional developers. They will have the opportunity to develop their technical skills and commercial awareness in a role that will require constant client engagement and relationship management, as they work with colleagues to help our clients acquire both immediate and strategic land for development.The successful candidate will ideally have some experience of working with developers, ideally housebuilders, in acquiring sites for development; will be quick to learn and have excellent attention to detail; will work collaboratively with colleagues; and will enthusiastically participate in helping us nurture and grow our client relationships through day to day engagement with clients and representing the firm at events and in business development initiatives.You will be supporting both local colleagues and the wider national team and we will provide you with every opportunity to develop your career to the next level and beyond. The firmShoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.Click on "Apply Now" to fill the application form on our Careers website and review the Benefits package.

Real Estate Associate Location: Birmingham | Hybrid Working | Permanent | Salary: DOEJoin a market-leading real estate team where you'll manage a variety of matters, collaborate across practice areas, and deliver high-quality outcomes for a wide range of clients. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in commercial property, handling varied transactions with autonomy and responsibility.About the RoleAs a Real Estate Associate, you will oversee commercial property transactions from start to finish. You'll work across multiple sectors, handling sales, purchases, leases, finance, and land transactions. The role offers independence, professional growth, and the chance to work with a highly collaborative and supportive team.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a varied commercial property caseload.Run transactions from instruction to completion.Draft, review, and negotiate leases, contracts, and finance documents.Collaborate across teams to deliver seamless client service.Maintain accurate and timely file management in line with internal processes.Skills and ExperienceProven experience handling commercial property matters, including transactional work.Strong drafting and negotiation skills across leases, contracts, and finance documents.Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage competing priorities.Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.Experience from a high-street, regional, or smaller firm is beneficial.Why This Role?Join a high-performing, market-recognised real estate team with a collaborative culture.Exposure to a broad range of clients, enhancing professional development.Flexible hybrid working supporting work-life balance.Permanent role with a competitive salary (dependent on experience).If you are a confident, proactive property lawyer based in or willing to work in Birmingham, looking to take your career to the next level in a dynamic commercial property practice, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real impact.At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Remote Working Real Estate AssociateI am working with a leading UK commercial law firm on a new instruction to hire two Real Estate Associates into a high performing Transactional team. These are newly created roles aligned to a major UK client, offering something a bit different from a traditional private practice setup.The OpportunityThis role sits within a structured client delivery model, where you will act as a dedicated resource to a single, high profile client. It is a great option for Lawyers who enjoy building deeper relationships and gaining genuine insight into a client’s business, rather than juggling a broad spread of smaller matters.You will work closely with a wider client account team and senior stakeholders, delivering high quality legal support while benefiting from the infrastructure, training and progression opportunities of a top tier firm.There is also a strong focus on work life balance, with more predictability around hours and the option to work largely remotely, with occasional travel to Leeds and infrequent client visits.The RoleYou will take ownership of a varied commercial property caseload, including:Drafting and negotiating leases and ancillary documentsManaging landlord and tenant matters and ongoing asset management workHandling tenant enquiries and liaising with external advisorsSupporting on transactions including acquisitions and disposals where requiredSupervising junior team members and contributing to team deliveryMaintaining strong client relationships and day to day communicationManaging your own matters, billing and financialsThe TeamYou will be joining a large and well regarded national Real Estate group, with a particularly strong presence in Leeds. The team is highly ranked, award winning and known for its commercial, pragmatic approach.There is a clear emphasis on innovation, with investment in legal tech and modern delivery methods, making it a good fit for Lawyers who are open to new ways of working.About You3+ PQE in commercial real estateStrong experience across landlord and tenant workIdeally exposure to institutional clients or high volume environmentsConfident managing a busy caseload within a structured team modelCommercial, proactive and client focused in your approachWhy Consider ItThis is a genuinely different proposition for a Real Estate Lawyer. You get the security, quality of work and progression of a top firm, combined with:Greater client exposure and relationship ownershipMore predictable hours and improved work life balanceThe chance to specialise with a key client and build sector expertiseFlexibility to work largely remotelyThis is a rare opportunity, do get in touch to discuss as soon as possible. #INDMISC