Careers

Real estate 

The development, buying and selling of properties on a commercial level throws up a raft of legal issues. Our real estate practice is the largest in Europe. We're involved in more major UK developments than any other firm. We provide specialist advice on the environmental issues that arise with every property transaction and act for businesses that are expanding their property portfolio. Our dedicated teams for plot sales, house builders, developers, investors and real estate finance and planning have the skills and experience to achieve outstanding results in time-critical property projects.

The 400-strong real estate team has been a dominant force in the UK for a number of years and is now achieving the same success in Europe. We act for the biggest names, on the largest and most complex schemes using our unique project management approach to deliver. We do the groundbreaking work in all areas of projects such as the Bullring in Birmingham, Holt town in Manchester and the Arsenal FC stadium. We help businesses get the most from their property, get the planning permission to move things forward and ensure the money is there to pay for construction.

For you this obviously means the opportunity to do the best work alongside some of real estate's top lawyers. You'll be asked to use your imagination as well as your legal skills. We're leaders in innovation. For example, our regeneration lawyers are helping to create new and exciting partnerships between the public and the private sector. You also need to be a people person. We pride ourselves on the great relationships we build with our clients that often leads to repeat business.

There are some amazing opportunities within our real estate team which is split into five different sectors - development and regeneration, investors, occupiers, planning, and real estate finance - allowing you to concentrate on the areas that really interest you. It can be tough but it's highly rewarding. If you're ambitious then we have an environment that will allow you to fulfil your potential and enhance your skills even further.