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Job Title
Associate (1-3 PQE) - Commercial Real Estate - Cambridge
Location
Cambridge
Description
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
TheMishcon
de ReyaGroup 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 withKaras 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 six core practice areas:Corporate;Dispute
Resolution; Employment;Innovation;Private;
andReal Estate.
TheMishcon
de Reya Groupincludes consultancy businessesMDR
Cyber,MDR
Discover,MDR
Mayfair(in London, Singapore and Dubai),MDR
One,MDRiand MDRx.
The Group also includesMDR 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 flexible working.