Associate Real Estate Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked legal firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Real Estate Solicitor to join their Exeter office. The role focuses on managing complex transactions including acquisitions and development deals while engaging with significant clients. Candidates should hold a solicitor qualification with ideally 4 years of relevant experience in real estate. Competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and benefits including pension contributions, enhanced family leave, and private medical insurance make this an attractive opportunity.

Benefits

5% employer pension contribution

Enhanced Family leave and pay

25 days holiday + bank + option to buy/sell 5 more

Flexible / Hybrid working

Structured career development and mentoring

Exposure to high-value national transactions

Attractive bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Dental Insurance and Health Cash Plan

Income Protection & Life Assurance cover

Legal services and discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in real estate transactions.
• Ideally 4 years PQE, with relevant experience in finance or development deals.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead real estate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and funding documentation.
• Coordinate with finance, corporate, and planning teams for transactions.
• Engage with clients and maintain strong relationships.
• Supervise junior colleagues and support project management.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and standards.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Solicitor qualified (England & Wales) with ideally 4 years PQE

Job description

Job Title: Real Estate Solicitor 4PQE +

Salary: 76,000 - 89,000

Hours: Full Time

Location: Exeter Hybrid 2 days in the office

Job Reference: CWS557

A top-ranked, nationally recognised Legal 500, tech savvy firm is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor to join their Exeter office. You will work on complex property transactions, including development, investment, financing, and securitisation, advising clients such as institutional investors, registered providers, developers, and public‑sector bodies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and lead real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, development and financing deals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and funding/security documentation; advise clients on due diligence findings and propose practical solutions.
• Coordinate with colleagues across finance, corporate, and planning teams to ensure smooth, multi-disciplinary transactions.
• Engage directly with clients, counterparties, investors, and lenders; build and maintain strong relationships.
• Supervise junior colleagues, delegate tasks, and support project management.
• Maintain compliance with internal procedures, file management standards, and regulatory requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Solicitor qualified (England & Wales) with ideally 4? years PQE, with relevant experience in real estate transactions, preferably including finance or development deals.
• Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of real estate markets and finance structures.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple files, and collaborate with a national team.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues is advantageous.

IN RETURN

• 5% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced Family leave and pay
• 25 days holiday + bank + option to buy/sell 5 more
• Flexible / Hybrid working
• Structured career development and mentoring.
• Exposure to high-value national property and finance transactions.
• An attractive bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Dental Insurance and Health Cash Plan.
• Income Protection & Life Assurance cover.
• Legal services and discounts
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