Residential Real Estate Associate (5+ PQE)

Kingsley Napley is an internationally recognised law firm based in Central London. We support individuals and businesses in resolving conflict, safeguarding their futures and maximising opportunities. Our wide range of expertise means that we can provide support for our clients in all areas of their business and private life. Many of our lawyers are leaders in their field and our practice areas are highly ranked by the legal directories.

Real Estate has been at the core of Kingsley Napley’s business since 1937. The team provide specialist advice on real estate and construction matters but remain focused on their clients' objectives. They take a commercial approach to transactions to ensure that their clients’ commercial aims and risk profiles are achievable. The team are listed in the legal directories and are noted for “commitment to getting transactions completed in the most expeditious and advantageous way possible for our clients” and for being “extremely responsive and commercial”.

We are looking to recruit an Associate or Senior Associate to join our team and work closely with the Partners and Fee-Earners in the provision of advice to the firm’s clients.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a range of work but will predominately focus on high value residential and residential development matters.

Our reputation is based on our numerous close client relationships. We provide a high quality and personal service, and our clients value our ability to problem solve and provide technically sound advice in short timescales. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with a commercial outlook who has a desire to develop and grow the residential section of the Real Estate team. The candidate must be able to create relationships with the department’s demanding client base which is a mix of high net worth individuals, international investors, entrepreneurs and private property companies. As a close knit team, we’re looking for a team player who can work well with all members of this busy and supportive department.

Responsibilities will include:   

• Acting on the sale and purchase of high value residential property  (including off plan and new build properties)
• Acting for developers on the acquisition and disposal of residential developments
• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Taking an active role in departmental meetings including knowhow meetings
• Supervising junior members of the team
• To participate in the marketing and business development of the firm’s practice, and in particular the real estate team, by writing articles and blogs and dealing with internet enquiries.
• Such other duties which may be given from time to time.

Every effort has been made to ensure that this is a full description of the tasks and responsibilities of this role. However, it is not an exhaustive list. The job description may be changed or developed at any time to reflect changes as required.  However, changes will not be made without full consultation with the postholder.

Kingsley Napley are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and religion.