Legal Counsel - Real Estate

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Commercial Real Estate lawyer to join their team. This remote role requires 3+ years PQE and experience in commercial real estate, ideally within the retail sector. Responsibilities include managing transactions, supporting leases, and providing legal advice to business partners. The firm offers a competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £70,000, along with the opportunity for part-time work. Join a professional, friendly culture with strong employee retention rates.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years PQE with relevant legal experience.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of commercial real estate transactions.
• Provide legal support on leases, land investigation, and estate management.
• Directly advise business partners and handle client queries.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate experience

Ability to advise business partners

Strong understanding of property law

Education

LLB or equivalent legal qualification

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