Real Estate Associate Solicitor 0-2 PQE

Aspiria Recruit Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Exeter is seeking a 0-2 PQE Solicitor to join their Real Estate team. This role offers significant exposure to property law, including dealing with commercial land, and provides a balanced work-life environment. With flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, this is a prime opportunity to advance your career in a prominent firm. Candidates should demonstrate strong client focus and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to manage files effectively.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Discretionary bonuses

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Free health screening

Vitality Health Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• 0-2 years PQE within real estate/property law.
• Proven ability to manage files and take on responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a credible approach.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in various property transactions for developers and investors.
• Managing sales and acquisitions including asset management.
• Complying with Lexcel procedures and building client relationships.

Skills

Client focus

File management

Interpersonal skills

Drive and motivation

Commercial awareness

Education

0-2 years PQE in real estate/property law

Job description

An opportunity has arisen at one of Exeter's very top law firms, for a 0-2 PQE Solicitor looking to work at Associate level within the firm's Real Estate team, focusing on Investment & Development work, working on deals involving commercial land, including retail, industrial, telecoms and offices. This is a great opportunity to join a leading law firm with an international presence, but still with that South-West culture that allows for work-life balance.

You will have the opportunity to work on acquisitions and disposals, development, real estate finance work, regeneration and joint venture projects. The role will also provide the opportunity of advising a varied set of clients across the private and public sector, and supporting large scale multidisciplinary projects requiring close collaboration with our Corporate, Banking & Finance, Litigation, Projects & Construction and Energy & Sustainability teams.

In one of the most up-market office buildings in Exeter, within a fantastic central location, as well as flexibility to work from home for part of the week, this firm leads with innovation and forward-thinking. This firm are one of (if not THE) best payers in Exeter and also offer an amazing and comprehensive benefits package, which I believe to be unrivalled in Exeter. This really is a fantastic opportunity to become a part of one of the most prestigious Top 100 firms in the country!

Tasks will include:

• Involvement in all types of property transactions for a mix of developers, investors, and public and private sector bodies;
• Sales and acquisitions;
• Asset management work, including landlord & tenant matters
• Real Estate finance work including preparing CLLS certificates of Title and managing conditions precedent;
• Project management and working with other specialist teams on more complex matters;
• Complying with core competencies as appropriate to the fee earner level of qualification;
• Building and maintaining and where possible initiating effective client relationships;
• Active participation in both marketing initiatives and firm-wide and departmental training sessions;
• Running own files and ensuring they are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures.

Experience and skills required:

• 0-2 years PQE within real estate / property law
• Strong client focus
• Proven ability to manage files and take on responsibility
• Strong interpersonal skills and a credible approach
• Drive and motivation
• Commercial awareness

Hours and Benefits:

• 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday
• Flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week (minimum of 2 days in the office)
• 25 days holiday
• £2,500 relocation expense programme for anyone wanting to relocate to Exeter
• 2 x discretionary bonuses each year
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Free eye tests
• Free health screening
• Dental insurance scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Flexi-holiday scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday each year)
• Agile working day (work from home 1 day a week)
• Long service awards
• Vitality Health Private Medical Insurance
• Annual salary reviews
• Discounted legal services, including Wills
• Business travel insurance
• Cycle2Work scheme
• and more...

To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)