Legal Counsel - Real Estate

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

Job summary

A well-known law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate lawyer for a remote position. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years PQE, with a focus on commercial real estate, and preferably some experience in the retail sector. This permanent role offers a salary range of £55,000 to £70,000, promoting a professional yet friendly culture with good employee retention.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years PQE.
• Experience in Commercial Real Estate is required.
• Ideal to have some experience in the retail sector.

Responsibilities

• Work on leases, title investigation, and estate management.
• Support major projects and high-profile transactions.
• Provide direct legal advice to business partners.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate experience

Legal advice

Education

2 years PQE

Job description

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 2 years PQE + experience.

The nature of the work is broad and covers all aspects of their commercial real estate portfolio, including leases, land and title investigation, estate management, and supporting on major projects or high profile transactions) will undoubtedly be varied, challenging, and engaging. It is a unique role that will also see you working directly with business partners providing advice and answering questions.

Candidate Requirements

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

This is a fully remote role and salaries range from £55,000 - £70,000.

They are also open to people interested in a part time role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the firm at an exciting time of growth, the business has performed very well over the past few years. A professional but friendly culture with 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, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications, we cannot provide individual feedback

Commercial Property | Solicitor | Legal Counsel