Commercial Property - Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; North East; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a qualified Real Estate Solicitor with 0-4 years PQE. The role offers a hybrid working model and involves managing high-value real estate matters, providing substantial support for professional development. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Outstanding benefits package

Autonomy from day one

Qualifications

• Qualified Commercial Property Solicitor with NQ - 4 PQE.
• Motivated to develop their career and business development skills alongside a team of respected legal 500 and chambers-ranked lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value real estate matters including landlord and tenant, land acquisition and disposal.
• Work on property development, property finance, planning, sale and leasebacks, and portfolio management.

Skills

Commercial Property Law

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Commercial Property - Solicitor

Job Reference: b7f216380cbe

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description

Commercial Property - Solicitor

This leading Top 100 firm stands out in the legal market with its innovative, industry-focused approach to delivering client services. Their team leverages deep sector knowledge to provide tangible, impactful solutions that align closely with client needs.

The firm's core strengths include real estate, social housing, construction, renewable energy, agriculture, sport, and private wealth. These areas are underpinned by a culture of collaboration, innovation, and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

Renowned for its progressive workplace culture, the firm fosters flexibility that empowers employees to balance their personal and professional lives effectively. Regular staff surveys, training initiatives, and social events ensure open communication across all levels, enabling continuous improvement and innovation.

The Role

The firm is looking for a Real Estate Solicitor to join their office in the heart of Newcastle, with a hybrid working model.

The award-winning department has worked on some of the most significant real estate transactions in the North and regularly acts for national retail chains, leading house builders, and major players in the property sector.

The department's work spans various industry sectors, including manufacturing, retail, financial, hotel, leisure, healthcare, and renewable energy, making for a varied and interesting role.

Your caseload will include high-value real estate matters such as landlord and tenant, land and property acquisition and disposal, property development, property finance, planning, sale and leasebacks, and portfolio management.

You will receive substantial support and investment in your professional development, working alongside respected lawyers, providing a platform for a senior role in the department.

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Commercial Property Solicitor with NQ - 4 PQE.
• Motivated to develop their career and business development skills alongside a team of respected legal 500 and chambers-ranked lawyers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, tailored to experience, and an outstanding benefits package.
• The opportunity to collaborate with some of the most skilled development lawyers in the field.
• A stimulating and varied workload with significant autonomy from day one.