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Posting Date

03-Aug-2026

Requisition ID

2960

States/Provinces/Cities

Belfast

Location Type

Hybrid

Business Unit

Practice

Function

Attorney

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Lawyer (qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales) with 3-4 years PQE, to join our highly regarded Real Estate team at Baker McKenzie LLP. This role will be our first Associate hire into the Real Estate team within our Belfast office but will work primarily with and as an extension of our team in London, consisting of three Partners, fifteen Associates, one Knowledge Lawyer, and two Trainees. Interested applicants should be able to demonstrate exemplary technical skills and relish the opportunity to join a truly unique and successful global real estate team.

The role will involve:

• Advising and supporting leading multi-national corporates with their occupational requirements in the UK.
• Assisting with due diligence and post completion matters.
• Advising and supporting on asset management work for our institutional investor clients.
• Assisting on all UK real estate investment acquisitions and disposals.
• Working closely with the London office Banking team to support real estate finance transactions.
• Working closely with the London office Corporate team in the coordination and implementation of multi-jurisdictional mergers and acquisitions.
• Working as part of a team and taking an active role in sharing knowledge and experience.
• Managing paralegals in the Belfast office to assist with the work.
• Some travel to the London office may be required.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• A qualified lawyer with excellent academics
• Substantial experience of commercial real estate gained within an international or city law firm
• Good understanding of Land Registry and HMRC processes and forms
• Commerciality
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills
• Initiative and proactivity
• Strong service orientation - a "client first" culture
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients
• High work standards
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to adapt style as required
• Ability to work well in both a team and individually
• English law real estate experience
• Experience of complex real estate transactions
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn - the right candidate will want to continue to develop their key competencies and skills
• Strong service orientation, with good client management skills
• Flexible work practices and ability to adapt style as required
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to work within a team
• Open and co-operative attitude with professional outlook
• Respects and enjoys the diversity of cultural, social and academic backgrounds found in the Firm

To Apply :

At Baker McKenzie we welcome direct applications.

Please click on the Apply icon to start the online application process for this role. We will then be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Recruitment Team on either 020 7919 1000 or Recruitment.London@bakermckenzie.com

For more information about this position or to discuss any adjustments you may require during the process please contact in confidence, Samantha Mann, Recruitment Manager, on 020 7072 5806 or Samantha.mann@bakermckenzie.com

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About us

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

Additional Information

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

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