Commercial Real Estate Solicitor – Leading South West Legal 500 Firm – Salary up to £65,000 – E[...]

QED Legal LLP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Solicitor to join their respected team. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for flexibility after a settling period. Key responsibilities include advising on landlord and tenant matters, sales, and purchases of properties, along with engaging in business development. The firm is acknowledged nationally, provides a competitive salary, a bonus package, and fosters a culture of work-life balance and autonomy.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Target-driven bonus package

Profit-sharing scheme

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial real estate law.
• Ability to handle landlord and tenant matters including leases and licenses.
• Engagement in business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial real estate matters for diverse clients.
• Run a personal caseload of cases.
• Collaborate with experienced Legal Advisors on complex matters.

Skills

Expertise as a fee earner

Client relationship management

Education

Minimum of two year’s PQE

Job description

We are working with one of the most prestigious Law Firms in the South West, frequently cited as a leading practitioner in the region, having received multiple awards and high rankings, both for its practice areas and individual lawyers. They are seeking a Solicitor, or Chartered Legal Executive, to join their celebrated Commercial Real Estate team, advising a diverse range of business types, and in sectors including Leisure & Tourism, Retail, Food & Drink, Healthcare and Professional Services.

What We Offer & Expect

• Minimum of two year’s PQE
• Strong expertise as a fee earner, whilst simultaneously establishing and maintaining great client relationships
• Based in Exeter on a hybrid arrangement (2 days WFH after initial settling period)
• High-value client base including Leisure, Food, Retail, Healthcare and Professional Services
• Nationally recognised Legal 500 Firm featured on numerous high-profile ‘Best Places to Work’ accolades
• Highly competitive salary and strong target-driven bonus package
• Lucrative profit-sharing scheme amongst all fee-earners

You will be working on matters alongside their experienced Legal Advisors as well as expertly running your own caseload. The primary duties of the position will involve landlord and tenant matters (leases, licenses, surrenders, assignments), sales & purchases of both owner‑occupied and investment property, as well as engaging with business development activity.

The firm boast an outstanding culture, and genuine work‑life balance, their practitioners entrusted with flexibility and autonomy, whilst retaining overall cohesion – their transition into being an employee‑owned firm further exemplifies that this is true.

This represents an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Solicitor seeking their ideal next step, especially in terms of salary and progression.

To find out more on the role, please contact Jack Cooper at QED Legal on 07943 698747.