Associate - Real Estate

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Driven, enthusiastic, ambitious 2-4/5+ PQE associates with experience of working on major real estate transactions, a keen interest in real estate as a business and investment product, and a desire to join a growing and dynamic team determined to firmly establish itself as the premier ‘big ticket’ equity and cross-border real estate investment practice in the UK and Europe. Experience of working in teams leading (as opposed to providing support to corporate groups) on real estate transactions structured as corporate acquisitions and joint ventures would be an advantage. We would welcome applications from candidates whose qualification background may originally have been general corporate/M&A/PE or funds, but who have had experience working on major real estate-backed transactions and wish to now pursue a career focused on the real estate sector. We would also welcome applications from candidates who have to date worked primarily on direct real estate transactions (including leasing and management work) but who are keen to broaden their skill set and experience to include working on more structured real estate transactions, including joint ventures and special purpose vehicle acquisitions. In addition to UK qualified lawyers, we are open to seeing candidates who qualified overseas, providing they have some UK/English Law experience. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here. A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
• Driven, enthusiastic, ambitious 2-4/5+ PQE associates with experience of working on major real estate transactions, a keen interest in real estate as a business and investment product, and a desire to join a growing and dynamic team determined to firmly establish itself as the premier ‘big ticket’ equity and cross-border real estate investment practice in the UK and Europe. Experience of working in teams leading (as opposed to providing support to corporate groups) on real estate transactions structured as corporate acquisitions and joint ventures would be an advantage.
• We would welcome applications from candidates whose qualification background may originally have been general corporate/M&A/PE or funds, but who have had experience working on major real estate-backed transactions and wish to now pursue a career focused on the real estate sector. We would also welcome applications from candidates who have to date worked primarily on direct real estate transactions (including leasing and management work) but who are keen to broaden their skill set and experience to include working on more structured real estate transactions, including joint ventures and special purpose vehicle acquisitions.
• In addition to UK qualified lawyers, we are open to seeing candidates who qualified overseas, providing they have some UK/English Law experience.
• Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.
• We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
• We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.
• Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.
• NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
• A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
• We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
• Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.
• What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.