Real Estate Associate / Solicitor

Nelsons Solicitors; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Discounts on selected legal services

Hybrid Working after probation

Job summary

A leading law firm in the East Midlands is seeking an enthusiastic Real Estate Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join their team in Derby. The successful candidate will handle a caseload including commercial property transactions, support senior fee earners, and possess strong communication and client care skills. This role offers competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including hybrid working options after the probation period.

Qualifications

• Must be technically strong with an eye for detail.
• Experience in managing a caseload of files.
• Ability to support fee earners and handle commercial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of files involving commercial property transactions.
• Deal with sales, purchases, and leases of commercial premises.
• Support fee earners within the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Client care skills

Self-motivation

Positive attitude towards challenges

Education

2 – 5 years PQE

Job description

Nelsons is one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the East Midlands with experts in Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.

In 2023, Nelsons became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide.

Committed to strategic growth, Lawfront is aiming to build a group in the top 10 of UK regional law firms. As part of this group, you will be able to benefit from working locally for a well‑respected leading law firm whilst accessing the scale, investment resources, expertise and professional development opportunities of a national organisation.

We look to empower our clients, give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through complex legal issues they face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.

With a defined vision and plan for growth, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people with ambition, drive and a can‑do attitude to be part of our journey.

The successful candidate can expect a competitive package and benefits that you’d expect from a leading regional law firm which is part of a group of national scale.

The Role:

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Real Estate Solicitor / Associate (2 – 5 years PQE) to join our team of specialists to enhance the team at our Derby office.

The team deals with the complete range of commercial property transactions for owners, occupiers, SME’s, PLC’s, commercial lenders, pension schemes and developers including all types of acquisitions, leases and disposals and secured lending.

The role will involve supporting the fee earners within the team as well as managing a caseload of files including dealing with sale and purchases of commercial premises and commercial leases. Ideal candidates will be technically strong with an eye for detail, be a good communicator and possess excellent client care skills. You will be naturally self‑motivated, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude towards challenges and change as well as embracing the culture of working in an open plan environment.

This is an excellent role for an individual who is looking to expand on their commercial knowledge and gain experience. In return for your hard work and commitment, there will be ongoing personal and professional support and the opportunity for you to develop your career within this area of law within a progressive and forward thinking law firm.

As part of this role, you will be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of benefits.

The extras:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase
• Pension
• Discounts on selected legal service
• Hybrid Working following successful probationary period

With a defined vision and growth plan on track, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people who have a can‑do attitude to be part of our journey and vision.

Competitive Salary plus excellent benefits package.