Commercial Property Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing real estate team in the UK is seeking a junior property solicitor to specialize in real estate finance. This role offers hands-on experience and support from experienced mentors. The ideal candidate will have an interest in bridging and development finance, alongside confidence in managing transactions. Benefits include a salary of up to £50,000, flexible working, and a clear progression path to Associate.

Benefits

Flexible working: 1 day per week work from home

Structured progression path to Associate

Close mentoring from an experienced Partner

Non-corporate environment with entrepreneurial energy

No strict billing targets

Qualifications

• NQ–2 PQE in commercial or residential property.
• Keen interest in bridging and development finance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of Real Estate on finance transactions.
• Drafting and reviewing facility agreements.
• Managing small transactions independently.
• Liaising with clients, lenders, and stakeholders.
• Gaining exposure to a variety of commercial property work.

Skills

Experience in real estate finance

Confidence in managing transactional work

Strong drafting skills

Ambition and commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor or due to qualify soon

Job description

Join a growing real estate team with a specialist bridging and development finance focus

Be mentored by a Partner and gain rare lender-side expertise

Enjoy real responsibility and progression in a non-corporate, high-quality environment

Are you a junior property solicitor looking to specialise in real estate finance? This is a rare opportunity to build a niche, future‑proof skill set in bridging and development finance while gaining hands‑on experience and mentoring from a commercially minded Partner. You’ll be joining a supportive and fast‑growing team with a great culture and genuine progression opportunities.

Who we’re looking for

• A qualified Solicitor or due to qualify soon – NQ–2 PQE in commercial or residential property
• Some experience or a keen interest in real estate finance, including bridging and development loans
• Exposure to commercial property transactions and confidence managing transactional work
• Strong drafting skills, particularly with finance or security documents (Desired)
• Ambitious, commercially aware and keen to learn from experienced mentors (E)

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Head of Real Estate on bridging and development finance transactions for lender clients
• Drafting and reviewing facility agreements, security documentation, and conducting title checks
• Managing small transactions independently once up to speed
• Liaising with clients, lenders and stakeholders throughout the transaction process
• Gaining exposure to a variety of commercial property work including acquisitions, disposals and leases

Salary & benefits

• Up to £50,000, depending on experience
• Flexible working: 1 day per week work from home
• Clear, structured progression path to Associate and beyond
• Close mentoring from a Partner with national firm training and strong commercial acumen
• Supportive, non‑corporate environment with entrepreneurial energy
• Real opportunity to develop a specialist niche in lender‑side finance
• No strict billing targets – focus on quality and building expertise

Contact Harry Nicholls

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📞 03300 245 606