Associate Real Estate Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked legal firm in Exeter is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor with 4+ years PQE in real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will manage complex property transactions, draft and negotiate contracts, and engage with clients. This role offers a competitive salary between £76,000 and £89,000, flexible hybrid working conditions, and comprehensive benefits including pension contribution, private medical insurance, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

5% employer pension contribution

Enhanced family leave and pay

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Attractive bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Ideally 4+ years PQE with relevant experience in real estate transactions.
• Experience with finance or development deals is preferable.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple files.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead real estate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Coordinate with colleagues across finance and corporate teams.
• Engage directly with clients and build relationships.
• Supervise junior colleagues and support project management.

Skills

Solicitor qualified (England & Wales)

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

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
• Loads more

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk