Average Estate Associate salary in West London

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.

Our national housebuilder team is seeking a Senior Associate or Principal 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 finesse their technical skills and commercial awareness in a role that will require them to lead transactions, particularly immediate land acquisitions and strategic options. They will help manage, nurture and develop the skills of junior colleagues whilst helping senior colleagues to manage key client relationships.The successful candidate will have significant experience of working with housebuilders, ideally PLC household names, in acquiring sites for development. They will be adept at supervising junior colleagues, will work collaboratively with colleagues across the national team and will have excellent attention to detail. They will enthusiastically participate in helping us nurture and grow our client relationships through day to day engagement with clients, helping senior colleagues run such relationships and representing the firm at events and leading 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 teamOur 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).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.

Managing Associate - Planning (5+ PQE)International Law Firm | Growing Planning Team within Real EstateI'm working with a leading international law firm that is expanding its Planning practice within its highly regarded Real Estate team. They are looking to appoint a Managing Associate (5+ PQE) to take a key role in delivering complex planning advice on high-profile development and infrastructure projects.This is a genuinely strong opportunity to join a growing, specialist planning team that sits at the heart of major UK development work, advising developers, investors, landowners, and public sector bodies on some of the most significant schemes in the market.The RoleYou will advise on a broad and varied range of planning matters, including:Strategic planning advisory workPlanning appeals and call-insCompulsory purchase and compensation mattersContaminated land issuesEnvironmental assessments and EIA workInfrastructure and development agreementsLocal and neighbourhood planningSection 106 agreements and planning obligationsCommunity Infrastructure Levy (CIL)Listed buildings and heritage asset mattersPlanning enforcement and enforcement appealsHighways-related planning issuesUrban regeneration and major development schemesYou will also have the opportunity to supervise junior lawyers, contribute to team development, and play a key role in building strong client relationships across the firm's real estate, infrastructure and public sector client base.About YouThe ideal candidate will bring:5+ years' PQE with strong experience in UK planning lawExposure to a broad range of contentious and advisory planning mattersStrong technical knowledge and a genuine interest in planning and developmentExcellent drafting skills and attention to detailThe ability to manage complex matters independently and efficientlyClear, confident communication skills with the ability to advise clients on technical issues in a commercial wayA proactive and pragmatic approach to problem-solvingStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing prioritiesA calm, resilient approach when working under pressure and to tight deadlinesA collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skillsThe OpportunityThis is a chance to join a growing Planning practice within an international law firm that is heavily invested in its real estate offering. The team works on market-leading development, regeneration and infrastructure projects, offering strong exposure, excellent quality of work, and genuine scope for progression.If you're looking to take the next step in your planning career within a highly respected and expanding team, I'd be very happy to have a confidential conversation.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.