Real Estate (Transactional) Director - London

As a Real Estate Director, you will oversee and manage all aspects of real estate transactions within the firm. You will be responsible for leading a team of Lawyers, advising clients on a broad range of property transactions, and ensuring that all transactions are executed efficiently and in compliance with UK law.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong commercial acumen and the ability to cultivate and maintain client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of solicitors, paralegals, and support staff, ensuring high standards of performance and professional development.



• Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing expert advice and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the transaction process.



• Transactional Management: Oversee and manage all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development projects, and financing arrangements.



• Legal Advisory: Provide strategic legal advice to clients on complex real estate matters, including regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management.



• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, develop marketing strategies, and contribute to the growth and expansion of the firm's real estate practice.



• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure that all transactions comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and manage any risks associated with transactions.



• Financial Management: Oversee the financial aspects of transactions, including budgeting, billing, and fee negotiations, ensuring profitability and cost-effectiveness.
  
  Qualified Solicitor: Admitted to practice in England and Wales with a strong academic background.



• Experience: A minimum of 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in real estate law, with significant experience in transactional work within a law firm environment.



• Leadership: Proven leadership and team management experience, with the ability to inspire and lead a high-performing team.



• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of UK real estate law, including commercial and residential property transactions, landlord and tenant law, and property financing.



• Client Focus: Strong client management skills with a track record of building and maintaining long-term client relationships.



• Commercial Acumen: Ability to understand and contribute to clients' business strategies and provide commercially sound legal advice.



• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.



• Business Development: Demonstrated ability to generate new business and expand existing client relationships.



• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to resolving issues.


Inclusiveness and Diversity

The Real Estate transactional team deal with some of the UK's largest and most high-profile deals acting for developers, investors, funders and major occupiers across a number of sectors.

Our clients include Institutional Investors, developers in the PBSA, Hospitality and Logistics sectors and corporate occupiers in the retail, office and leisure sectors., Fieldfisher is Times Top 20 Law Firm, a highly commended firm in the European Financial Times Innovative Lawyers rankings and is repeatedly nominated for awards in areas including dispute resolution, M&A and IP. Many of our lawyers are recognised by legal directories as leading professionals in their areas of specialism and we are top two-ranked in a number of our key practice areas.

Our network spans over 1,800 people across 26 international offices in 12 countries.

We operate across our offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast (2), Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice, Vienna and Silicon Valley.

Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role., "I consider Fieldfisher to be a progressive firm with an understanding of social values. I'm pleased that staff is able to have input in the firm's direction and purpose as well as help to shape wider society. I'm encouraged to perform by being able to develop in a natural way, whilst being supported at every step.

Fieldfisher has managed to nurture a really positive and friendly culture. If they have drive and ambition, I would encourage anybody looking for a role here to grab the opportunity."

"Since joining Fieldfisher in 2016, I have progressed from an entry-level secretarial role to an experienced executive assistant. This was made possible by a supportive and inclusive working environment that allows staff to progress at a pace that is best suited to them which in turn makes for well-rounded, home-grown talent.

The firm strikes a great balance between providing the foundations for success and autonomy of your own growth and development. An insight I would give to potential applicants is that Fieldfisher offers the opportunity for a career and a sense of belonging to a community and not just a job."

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Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfisher's benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans, electric vehicle scheme and much more.

Fieldfisher HQ is based in the vibrant and thriving City of London, which has something for everyone. Offering excellent commuter links based a 5-minute walk away from Monument and Bank tube stations. Views overlooking the River Thames and Tower Bridge from our 9th floor terrace, open plan workspaces that encourages a sense of camaraderie, hybrid working and hot-desking, discounted coffee in our on-site cafe, bike storage, shower facilities and much more.

We have diverse teams made up of our Partners, Lawyers and Business Services Professionals, collaborating to provide outstanding service to our clients, working across our many different sectors and practice areas.

We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in, including quiz nights, book club, choir, firm-funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and inclusive events with our nominated charity partners. If you would like to know more, chat with our recruitment team or visit our social media channels to see for yourself!

Culture & personal development

We're a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don't believe in squashing people's individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself. And working closely and collaboratively with people throughout the firm. That's why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself.

We'll give you bespoke support to develop your own career. Whether that's through allowing you to "access all areas" across the firm, funding you through training for professional development qualifications, or making sure you have a structured career plan, we'll make sure your talents are being nurtured.