Associate - Real Estate, Development at Howard Kennedy

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The role

Howard Kennedy is seeking an Associate to join their Real Estate Development team in London. This role is for a commercially minded lawyer with strong technical property experience to advise developer clients on a broad range of high-quality development matters.

What you'll do

Undertake a broad range of development work, including advising developer clients on site acquisitions and disposals
Advise on strategic land and promotion agreements
Advise on option agreements and conditional contracts
Advise on overage agreements
Advise on development agreements and development management arrangements
Advise on sub-sales
Advise on Transfer of a Going Concern (TOGC) transactions
Advise on affordable housing transactions
Advise on property aspects of real estate finance transactions
Manage your own matters and workstreams with appropriate supervision
Support Partners and Senior Associates on larger and more complex transactions
Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering responsive, practical and commercially focused advice
Work collaboratively with colleagues across Construction, Planning, Tax and Property Litigation to deliver seamless client service
Assist with due diligence exercises and transaction management throughout the lifecycle of development matters
Identify legal and commercial issues affecting development projects and contribute to practical, solutions-focused advice
Delegate effectively to Trainees and Paralegals where appropriate and assist in supporting their development
Participate in business development initiatives, including networking events, client presentations, articles, pitches and sector-focused activities
Contribute to the continued growth and success of the Development Team and wider Real Estate practice
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal and market developments affecting the real estate sector

What we're looking for

Demonstrable post-qualification experience advising developers, investors or other real estate clients on a range of development matters

Experience managing real estate transactions and supporting on more complex matters

Strong technical skills and the ability to analyse legal issues and provide practical, commercially focused advice

A good understanding of construction, planning, tax and property litigation issues affecting development projects

The ability to manage competing priorities effectively and take responsibility for progressing matters

Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with colleagues and clients

Strong client service skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and contacts

A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving

Experience supporting and working collaboratively with Trainees, Paralegals and other junior team members

An interest in business development and contributing to the growth of client relationships and the wider practice

A genuine enthusiasm for real estate development work and a desire to continue developing technical and commercial expertise

Benefits

25 days annual holiday

Permanent Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Interest free Season Ticket Loan

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

Staff Introductory Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Hiring contacts

recruitment team

recruitment@howardkennedy.com

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Associate - Real Estate, Development