Real Estate Associate / Senior Associate

Role overview
The team
The Real Estate department is spread across the firm's London and
Bristol offices. We have the resources and experience to deal with all
aspects of commercial property, and our reputation is built on our
lawyers' in-depth knowledge and experience across a range of sectors.
Our practice areas include development and regeneration, hotels and
leisure, retail, corporate occupiers and investment advising on all
aspects of the acquisition and disposal of single asset/property
portfolios, property management and assisting our corporate and
insolvency teams on M&A and restructuring transactions.
We advise throughout the lifecycle of a property investment, from
acting on the acquisition and disposal of single assets/property
portfolios, to property management and landlord and tenant matters, to
disposal and advising on exit liabilities. We also work closely with
our corporate, commercial and insolvency colleagues on a wide variety
of transactions. Although we work closely with other departments, only
a proportion of our work is in support.
The role
We are seeking to hire an Associate / Senior Associate with c. 4-7
years of PQE. You will have strong transactional real estate
experience across investment, occupier and development matters.
Taking a supporting role in transactions and working closely with the
partners and other team members, responsibilities are likely to include:
direct client contact and client liaison responsibilities.
all aspects of landlord and tenant work.
acting on portfolio acquisitions and disposals.
close liaison with other teams within the firm (especially tax,
construction, commercial, corporate, finance and insolvency).
Knowledge, skills and experience
4-7 years of PQE or equivalent relevant expertise in commercial
real estate.
Delivers legal and commercial solutions, working collaboratively
with clients and colleagues to provide an outstanding client experience.
Takes responsibility for managing and developing strong
relationships with clients based on an understanding of their
business objectives.
Works efficiently and commercially and understands the importance
of financial hygiene. Shares their understanding with the team.
Adopts a commercial mindset when pricing, resourcing and using
technology to manage matters and understands the impact of this on profitability.
A collaborative leader within a team who coaches and develops
junior team members to achieve their full potential.
Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and
collaborative firm culture.
About us
RPC is where you'll thrive. You'll join a team that leads by working
together, where diverse perspectives are valued, curiosity is
encouraged, and everyone pulls in the same direction to deliver
commercially minded work that makes a real difference for our clients.
It's this collaborative approach that's building RPC to become the
destination firm in our chosen markets.
We work with the biggest names in retail, insurance, technology,
media and the professional and financial services worlds. Our
international reach means we support clients wherever their business
takes them. It's this focus that provides the platform for deep
experience with the clients and matters that define our sectors.
As a lawyer or business services professional, you'll be a part of a
firm that inspires belonging - where people are involved, valued and
trusted to do their best work. Flexibility and trust sit at the heart
of how we work.
And we're not standing still. Across every one of our offices, we're
deepening our international reach and investing in where we're headed.
RPC is a firm with momentum, and there's real opportunity to help
shape it.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
We are problem solvers. Whether in front of clients or behind the
scenes. To solve problems creatively for clients, we need diverse
collaborative thinking; drawing on different experiences, backgrounds
and perspectives. That means that everyone who either applies to, or
works for, the firm is treated equitably. We believe in removing
barriers to equal access not least because our people define us and
define what we do. If you need support and adjustments to do your best
work, whether that's during the recruitment process or throughout your
time at RPC, we're here to help.
Flexible working that supports your commitments outside of work is an
important part of our culture and, where possible, we will support
this across all roles. Please get in touch with our recruitment team
if you have any questions about our hybrid working approach or
flexible working policy.
Recruitment policy
RPC manages all vacancies via our recruitment team. When external
support is needed, roles are released to select agencies subject to
RPC standard terms and conditions.
Speculative or unsolicited CVs or profiles sent to any RPC employee
or partner will not be accepted as an introduction, and no fee will be
payable. For full details of our Agency Policy, please go to our website.