Associate - Real Estate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Penrith; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional legal firm in Penrith seeks a Commercial Property Solicitor with 3+ years of experience to join their top-ranked Real Estate team. You will manage a diverse caseload including development projects, acquisitions, and commercial landlord matters, all within a collaborative environment. The firm offers competitive salaries, flexible working, and clear career progression routes, focusing on mentorship and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits package

Flexible working (2-3 days in office)

First-rate progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial property.
• Interest in rural & landed estates work.

Responsibilities

• Handle development projects.
• Manage acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold interests.
• Address commercial landlord and tenant matters.
• Oversee property aspects of corporate transactions.
• Engage in property finance.

Skills

Commercial Property Solicitor

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Qualified Property Solicitor (3+PQE)

Job description

Overview

Associate - Real Estate BBBH56421_1740981892. Are you an ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor (3+PQE) in Penrith? Join this Top 200 firm and become an integral part of their expanding Legal 500 Real Estate department. You’ll have the platform to develop your expertise and establish yourself as a standout professional in the Real Estate sector.

The Firm

This esteemed independent firm has earned a formidable reputation as a regional legal powerhouse with a strong national presence. Consistently recognised by The Legal 500, it boasts over 15 Top Tier departments, underscoring its excellence across multiple practice areas. As a leading commercial law firm, it has cultivated a diverse and prestigious client base, spanning dynamic start-ups, multinational corporations, and FTSE 100 companies. Yet, its independent status allows its lawyers to offer a refreshingly personal approach—something often lost among larger competitors.

Collaboration and camaraderie are at the heart of the firm\'s culture. A close-knit, supportive environment is fostered through regular social and sporting events, strengthening connections across teams. Coupled with a hybrid working policy, employees enjoy the flexibility to balance home and office life seamlessly. Here, you\'ll have the platform to showcase your expertise at the highest level, with clear pathways for career progression—including a strong route to partnership.

The Role

Join this award-winning, Legal 500-ranked Real Estate team and take on a dynamic caseload of Commercial Property matters within a highly collaborative and supportive environment. You will be involved in a broad spectrum of work, including:

• Development projects
• Acquisitions and disposals of both freehold and leasehold interests
• Commercial landlord and tenant matters
• Property aspects of corporate transactions
• Property finance

Working alongside Legal 500-recognised leaders and next-generation partners, you\'ll receive unparalleled mentorship and hands-on support. Their generous investment in your growth will propel your career forward, equipping you with the expertise and connections to establish yourself as a standout professional in the Real Estate sector.

What\u2019s on offer

• A qualified Property Solicitor 3+ PQE
• Experience or an interest in rural & landed estates work
• Excellent communication skills
• A team player with excellent attention to detail
• Benefits: Competitive salary & benefits package
• Flexible working (2-3 days in office)
• First-rate progression opportunities