Commercial Property & Development (CPD) NQ Solicitor- Leicester

Ampa Holdings LLP; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a newly qualified solicitor to join their dynamic Commercial Property team in Leicester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with clients, providing top-notch legal services in real estate. You will work closely with experienced lawyers, gaining hands-on experience from day one. The company fosters a culture of trust and empowerment, supporting your development through structured training and mentoring. If you're enthusiastic and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity to launch your legal career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate matters during training is essential.
• Strong IT and exceptional communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients professionally and empathetically.
• Assisting senior lawyers on real estate matters.

Skills

Real Estate Law Experience

IT Skills

Communication Skills

File Management

Financial Procedures Understanding

Pressure Management

Initiative

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Law Degree

Training Contract Experience

Job description

Commercial Property & Development (CPD) NQ Solicitor- Leicester

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025

Department: Shakespeare Martineau - Commercial Real Estate - Commercial Property and Development - 2201

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Leicester

Reporting To: Victoria Bovington

Description

Why Start Your NQ Career at SHMA?

At Shakespeare Martineau, we believe your career journey deserves a workplace where you can truly thrive. Whether you’re completing your training contract elsewhere or are newly qualified and ready for the next challenge, we’re here to offer you the support, resources, and opportunities you need to launch a successful legal career.

Here’s why joining SHMA as an NQ solicitor is a brilliant move:

Commitment to Your Development

We’re passionate about helping our people succeed. You’ll benefit from a structured program of training and mentoring designed to help you transition smoothly from trainee to confident, capable solicitor. Our investment in your professional growth is only just beginning — we’re committed to supporting you at every step.

Culture of Trust and Empowerment

We value autonomy and empower our team members to take ownership of their work and manage their time effectively. You’ll enjoy the independence to shape your role and make an impact, all within a collaborative, supportive team environment.

Competitive Remuneration and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package focused on your wellbeing and work-life balance. You’ll feel supported and appreciated as you advance in your career.

This is an exciting time to join SHMA, and we’re committed to helping you thrive as part of our talented team!

The role:

We are offering a newly qualified Solicitor opportunity in our thriving Commercial Property team.

You will work with a team of experienced lawyers to provide a quality service to clients, including real estate developers, investors in property, along with a range of other private sector businesses.

The team are very well regarded and have exposure to hands-on experience from day one. This role would suit someone who enjoys client contact and works well under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• liaising with clients in a professional and empathetic manner
• providing assistance to senior fee earners and partners on a broad range of real estate matters, including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, secured lending, portfolio management work and landlord and tenant matters
• working as part of a wider team that has a depth and breadth of experience and expertise across most industry sectors, and in every area of Commercial Property law
• handling enquiries efficiently
• working to strict deadline

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• previous experience in real estate matters within a law firm during your training contract is essential
• strong IT skills
• exceptional communication skills
• the ability to manage files effectively
• an appreciation of office financial procedures
• the ability to work well under pressure
• a high degree of initiative and lots of enthusiasm
• confident interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with clients and across the team

Key competencies you will need:

• a desire to specialise in Commercial Property
• excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients alike
• a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment and meet deadlines
• a keenness to develop your knowledge and expertise and that of the team
• excellent organisational and prioritising skills
• the ability to work in a busy team
• a desire to support the growth of the team
• good interpersonal skills

About you – you will be:

• highly enthusiastic and happy to go beyond the job description
• respectful towards others and have a positive, willing and ‘can do’ attitude
• keen to learn, interested in driving your own career progression and be proactive in taking ownership of this

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our supportive and highly talented team to produce high quality legal services to clients on aspects of contentious and non-contentious construction work.