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Posted 10 August, 2026

Residential Real Estate Associate | 3 to 5 PQE

Taylor Root
City of London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Taylor Root is pleased to be partnering with a leading international law firm in the search for an Associate to join its highly regarded Real Estate team, specialising in residential property matters.

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Widely recognised as one of the premier residential real estate practices in London, the team advises an impressive international client base that includes ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trustees, private banks, investors, developers and complex trust structures. The practice handles a broad spectrum of sophisticated residential property and private wealth real estate matters, often involving high-value and strategically important assets.

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This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading team renowned for advising on some of the UK's most prestigious and technically complex residential property transactions, particularly within Prime Central London.

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The Role

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Working alongside recognised leaders in the residential property market, the successful candidate will advise on a varied and high-quality workload, including:

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  • Acquisitions and disposals of prime and super-prime residential properties.
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  • Advising international private clients, family offices and trustees on complex ownership and holding structures.
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  • Refinancing and restructuring residential property portfolios.
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  • Mixed-use acquisitions and disposals.
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  • Residential aspects of luxury developments and branded residence projects.
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  • Landlord and tenant matters, including intricate statutory issues.
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  • Lease extensions and collective enfranchisement matters.
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  • Strategic portfolio management and property advice for private wealth clients.
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  • Supporting developers and investors on premium residential developments.
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The position offers significant client exposure from day one, as well as the opportunity to work on some of the most prominent residential property transactions in the market.

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About You

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Candidates should ideally have:

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  • Between 3 and 4 years' post-qualification experience gained within a reputable real estate practice.
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  • Experience advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trustees, or other private wealth clients.
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  • Strong technical and transactional drafting skills.
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  • Excellent commercial awareness and meticulous attention to detail.
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What's on Offer

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  • The opportunity to work on market-leading residential property matters.
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  • Direct exposure to high-profile clients and complex, high-value transactions.
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  • A collaborative, supportive and collegiate team environment.
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  • Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.
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  • A highly competitive remuneration and benefits package.
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This role will appeal to an ambitious real estate associate seeking to further their career within one of London's foremost private property practices, working on a diverse and exceptional quality workload for an enviable client base.