The Department

We operate at the entrepreneurial end of the legal market, with highly innovative clients who do not want traditionally delivered legal advice. The Cambridge team have particular expertise in the energy and life sciences / biotech sectors as well as strategic land and the property aspects of corporate transactions. Our high-end work in these sectors regularly pits us against major regional, London and US firms when dealing with investment acquisitions and corporate-structured property disposals.

The Cambridge team collaborates and work very closely with the wider Real Estate department in London offering a one stop shop for property services from acquisition and planning, through to construction, disposal, and asset management, encompassing both commercial and residential property. Together we are one of the largest, most diverse, and most complete property teams, with our core practice areas encompassing many areas that also include construction, development and urban regeneration, fashion and retail, investment, planning and environment, residential, dispute resolution, finance, and taxation.

We are known for finding practical commercial solutions, underpinned by a tenacious determination to get the deal done. We drive opportunities for our clients through our understanding of the complex policy landscape, through the leading role we play in shaping industry discussion on regulation and technological change, and by harnessing the power of technology. In particular, our use of proptech, from automation and visualisation tools to AI and structured databases, allows us to work faster and more efficiently and we draw on expertise from the firm's other specialist departments and our global network of connections in search of the best ways to bring people, capital and opportunities together. Everything is geared to finding practical, commercial solutions that get deals done.

Duties and Responsibilities

We are looking for a Commercial Real Estate Associate (1-3 PQE) to join our highly regarded Real Estate team in Cambridge.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience working for a dynamic team within an outstanding firm that strives to be the best in industry and who are regarded within the Cambridge and wider eco-systems as the pre-eminent advisors to entrepreneurs, science and research park owners and occupiers, technology businesses and investors.

We are committed to the development of our people and are looking for an ambitious lawyer who shares our passion for our clients' goals and adding value by providing practical and commercial advice.

You must be highly motivated and dedicated to delivering excellence in client service with previous experience appropriate to your level of qualification in some of the following areas:

• Property led business sales.
• Commercial landlord and tenant matters.
• Energy leasing.
• Residential and commercial development transactions.
• Strategic land transactions.
• Secured lending.
• Sales and purchases of commercial property;
• Property management; and
• Property aspects of corporate transactions

Skills/Experience

• 1-3 years PQE, gained in commercial real estate from a recognised law firm.
• Strong academic record.
• A good foundation of varied commercial real estate experience including sales, acquisitions, leases and financing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely.
• Excellent writing and drafting skills.
• Strong technical knowledge and analytical skills.
• Commercial and driven with an interest in business development and marketing activities.
• Excellent attention to detail, listening skills and organisational skills.
• Ability to effectively manage own workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and develop strong relationships both with clients and colleagues across the firm.
• Personable and confident, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.
• Demonstrates a pragmatic and flexible approach with the ability to think laterally.
• Proactive and takes initiative.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

About The Mishcon de Reya Group

The Mishcon de Reya Group is an independent, international professional services business with law at its heart, employing over 1450 people with over 650 lawyers. It includes the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP and a collection of leading consultancy businesses that complement the firm's legal services.

Mishcon de Reya LLP is based in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore and Hong Kong (through its association with Karas So LLP). The firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply. Its work is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, spanning seven core practice areas: Corporate; Dispute Resolution; Employment; Impact; Innovation; Private; and Real Estate.

The Mishcon de Reya Group includes consultancy businesses MDR Discover, MDR Mayfair (in London, Singapore and Dubai), MDR ONE, MDRi (in Hong Kong) and MDRx. The Group also includes MDR Lab, which invests in the most promising early stage legaltech companies as well as the Mishcon Academy, its in-house place of learning and platform for thought leadership.

Earlier this year, the Group announced its first strategic acquisition in the alternative legal services market, flexible legal resourcing business Flex Legal. It also acquired a majority stake in Somos, a global group actions management business.

We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk about flexible working.

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