Partner/Senior Associate – Real Estate

Origin Legal; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days’ holiday (+ bank holidays &生日休

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Origin Legal is seeking a Partner or Senior Associate in Real Estate (8-10 PQE+) to join its Somerset office on a hybrid basis. You will handle a broad spectrum of real estate matters, including lettings, development and rural property, while contributing to client service and business growth.

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with significant PQE, strong client relationship skills and an appetite for leadership in a growing, employee-owned, and B Corp-certified firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 8-10 years PQE+ in real estate.
• Ambitious and proactive with a keen interest in business development and leadership.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Involved in a broad range of real estate transactions, including commercial lettings for landlords, tenants and investors.
• Property development work including acquisitions, disposals, site assembly and planning matters.
• Rural property work including agricultural land transactions, estates and diversification projects.

Skills

Business development

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor with 8-10 PQE+ in real estate

Job description

Partner/Senior Associate – Real Estate (8-10 PQE+)
Location: Somerset (Hybrid Working Available)

The Opportunity

A leading regional law firm in the South West is expanding its Real Estate team and is seeking an ambitious Partner or Senior Associate (8-10 years’ PQE+) to join its thriving Somerset office. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing practice with a strong regional presence, working on high-quality real estate matters.

Following an exceptional year of growth, the firm is moving into new permanent premises in Somerset and is looking for a client-focused and commercially driven solicitor to contribute to its continued success. If you’re looking to take the next step in your legal career within a progressive, employee-owned, and B Corp-certified firm, this could be the ideal role for you.

The Role

As a Real Estate Partner or Senior Associate, you will be involved in a broad range of real estate transactions, including:

• Commercial lettings – acting for landlords, tenants, and investors on lease agreements and renewals.
• Property development – advising on acquisitions, disposals, site assembly, and planning matters.
• Rural property – handling agricultural land transactions, estates, and diversification projects.

You will work closely with colleagues across Dispute Resolution, Property Litigation, Corporate, Employment, Intellectual Property, and Data Protection to deliver comprehensive legal solutions to clients.

About You

• Qualified solicitor with 8-10 years’ PQE+ in real estate.
• Experience in one or more of the following: commercial lettings, property development, rural property.
• A strong track record of delivering excellent client service and building long-term relationships.
• Ambitious and proactive, with a keen interest in business development and team leadership.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Why Join?

• Employee-Owned Firm – Every team member has a voice and shares in the firm’s success.
• B Corp Certified – Committed to ethical business practices, sustainability, and social responsibility.
• Hybrid Working Model – Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Competitive Package – Includes private medical insurance, 25 days’ holiday (+ bank holidays & birthday off), life assurance, and wellbeing support.
• Career Progression – Support for career growth and professional development in a forward-thinking environment.