Commercial Real Estate Lawyer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law recruitment firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Taunton. This role involves extensive client interaction, managing a diverse caseload across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and a commitment to business development. This position offers up to £80,000 salary, a profit-sharing scheme, hybrid working, and various other perks.

Benefits

Up to £80,000 + bonus

Profit-share scheme

Hybrid working

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Group life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Mentoring support

3 days' paid volunteering leave annually

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 2 years' PQE in commercial property.
• Ability to manage own caseload and develop business.
• Thrives in a collaborative and high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Join a commercial real estate team advising across a variety of sectors.
• Handle a caseload of landlord & tenant matters, sales & purchases, and secured lending.
• Engage in business development to help grow the practice.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

At least 2 years' PQE in commercial property

Commercial awareness

Strong client care skills

Polished communication

Ability to manage deadlines under pressure

Job description

Opportunity: Commercial Real Estate Lawyer

Location: Taunton (Hybrid-Working)

Salary: Up to £80,000 (DOE)

Ready to Ignite Your Real Estate Career? Join a Firm That's Making Big Waves!

Are you a commercial real estate lawyer quietly crushing it in your current role but open to something that really energises you? We've got an opportunity that will shift your career forward.

The Role: Commercial Real Estate Lawyer

You'll join a specialist commercial real estate team advising across a range of sectors (retail, food & drink, leisure & tourism, healthcare, professional services). You'll handle your own caseload, from landlord & tenant matters (leases, licences, assignments, surrenders) to sales & purchases (owner-occupied and investment) and secured lending / sale & leaseback transactions.

You'll also be involved in business development - the role isn't just about billing but helping grow the practice and connect with the wider market.

You Will Excel Here If You…

• Are a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 2 years\' PQE in commercial property.
• Love rolling up your sleeves and owning your matters end-to-end.
• Bring commercial awareness, top-tier client care and polished communication to the table.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment, whilst managing deadlines calmly under pressure.
• Want more than a job - you want to align with an organisation doing things differently.

Salary & Perks

• Up to £80,000 + bonus (reflecting experience and performance).
• Profit-share scheme (the firm is employee-owned; everyone shares equally in the upside).
• Hybrid working ("best of both worlds") with flexibility built in.
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + an extra day for your birthday.
• Private medical insurance.
• Group life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay, enhanced sick pay.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, eye-care vouchers, free flu vaccinations.
• Study leave & funding for qualifications; mentoring support.
• 3 days' paid volunteering leave annually.
• Offices close early at Christmas; long service awards.

Why This Firm

• It's a Certified B Corporation legal firm - doing business responsibly, ethically and sustainably.
• They were featured in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 - a testament to the culture.
• As one of the UK's first large employee-owned law firms, the culture empowers everyone, not just a few.
• You'll be in Taunton, working locally but with exposure across sectors and geographies.
• You get to help grow and shape the CRE practice - this isn't just plugging into a static role; it's a chance to influence along the way.

Next Steps

If you're excited about the idea of owning your work, sharing in the firm's success and being part of a talented, passionate team - let's chat or apply directly now!

Let's turn this into best career move yet.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.