Legal Counsel - Real Estate

Thinking Search; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in the UK is seeking an in-house Commercial Real Estate lawyer to work with a dedicated retail client. The role requires at least 3 years of PQE with Commercial Real Estate experience. Responsibilities include handling leases, land investigations, and managing major projects. This is a fully remote position with a salary range of £55,000 – £70,000 and part-time opportunities available, fostering a professional yet friendly workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of PQE.
• Experience in Commercial Real Estate is required.
• Ideally have experience in the retail sector, but this is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of the client's commercial real estate portfolio.
• Work on leases, land and title investigation, and estate management.
• Support major projects and high-profile transactions.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate experience

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

3+ years PQE

Job description

Overview

This is an in‑house Commercial Real Estate lawyer opportunity, working for a well‑known law firm on a single dedicated client in the retail sector. Although employed by the law firm, you will be part of a team of lawyers who will effectively act as in‑house CRE lawyers for this client. This is a permanent role and can be based anywhere in the UK. Candidates must have 3 years PQE + experience.

Responsibilities

The nature of the work is broad and covers all aspects of the client’s commercial real‑estate portfolio, including leases, land and title investigation, estate management, and supporting on major projects or high‑profile transactions. The role offers a varied, challenging, and engaging docket and will involve working directly with business partners, providing advice and answering questions.

Candidate Requirements

• 3+ years PQE
• Commercial Real Estate experience
• Ideally retail sector experience, but not essential

Compensation & Work Arrangement

This is a fully remote role, with salaries ranging from £55,000 – £70,000. The firm is also open to people interested in a part‑time role.

Additional Information

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the firm at an exciting time of growth, with a professional but friendly culture and a strong employee retention rate.

Please attach an MS Word version of your CV. Please note that if you do not hear back within one week, you should assume you have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we cannot provide individual feedback.

Commercial Property | Solicitor | Legal Counsel