Company: Gowling WLG
Location: London
Job Description:
Overview
As an Associate in Gowling WLG’s Commercial, Development & Investment team in London, you will advise developers and institutional property investors on UK-wide projects. You’ll collaborate with a busy team to deliver commercially-focused real estate guidance to demanding clients. You will manage your own caseload to tight deadlines while communicating clearly with clients, agents and colleagues. This is a high-impact role in a renowned firm that values growth, inclusion and client service at scale. You will shape development and investment strategies within a supportive culture that encourages development and work-life balance.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave (+1 week via purchase)
- private medical insurance
- pension allowance
- life assurance (4x salary)
- sabbatical every five years
Responsibilities
- Advise on real estate development and investment matters for developers and institutional investors
- Collaborate with wider team and project groups to deliver client-focused solutions
- Manage own caseload to tight deadlines and prioritise effectively
- Communicate with clients, agents and internal stakeholders at all levels
- Support colleagues on complex projects and cross-functional initiatives
- Contribute to strong client relationships and delivery quality under pressure
Key requirements
- Qualified lawyer (0-2 PQE) with commercial investment and development real estate experience
- Ability to work in a busy, demanding team and manage client expectations
- strong communication
- collaboration
- calm under pressure
- real estate development
- commercial real estate investment
- UK real estate law
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Posted: October 1st, 2026