Real Estate - Investment and Development

yolk recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in Exeter is seeking a Real Estate Associate to manage high-profile transactions. The role requires a qualified solicitor with experience in real estate and offers a hybrid working model, generous leave policies, and strong career progression opportunities. This firm champions diversity and supports work-life balance through various lifestyle perks and health benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Lifestyle perks

Health & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• At least one seat during training in real estate.
• Confidence to manage matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisitions, disposals, and asset management.
• Handle landlord & tenant work and real estate finance transactions.
• Collaborate on complex, multi-disciplinary deals.

Skills

Real estate experience

Client-focused

Commercially astute

Collaborative

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Real Estate Associate - Exeter

Salary: up to 70,000 DOE Hybrid (2 days in office)

The Opportunity:

This is more than just another Associate role. It's a chance to join one of the UK's top-ranked Real Estate practices, backed by the resources of a major international firm, but with the feel of a close-knit and collaborative Exeter team. If you're ambitious, commercially sharp and ready to work on high-value, career-defining projects, this could be the move that elevates your career.

The Role:

You will be part of a Real Estate team consistently recognised among the very best in the country. The work spans investment, development, and regeneration projects across sectors including retail, industrial, telecoms, and office spaces. Expect a varied and stimulating caseload:

• Advising on acquisitions, disposals and asset management
• Handling landlord & tenant work and real estate finance transactions
• Collaborating with colleagues across Corporate, Banking, Litigation, Projects and Construction on complex, multi-disciplinary deals
• Building strong client relationships with leading private and public sector organisations
• This isn't just about managing files - it's about making an impact, shaping major projects, and being trusted with responsibility from day one.

About You:

• A qualified solicitor with real estate experience (at least one seat during training)
• Technically strong with the confidence to manage matters independently

• Commercially astute, client-focused, and ambitious
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment but brings drive and initiative

Why Join?

Because this is a firm that knows people are its greatest strength. You'll find progression is clear and achievable, and you'll have access to the resources of a truly international platform while working locally in Exeter.

But what really sets this firm apart are the benefits and culture:

• Hybrid working: two days a week in the office, giving you flexibility and balance
• Generous annual leave plus the option to buy/sell days
• Private medical cover and enhanced family leave policies
• Life assurance and income protection
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Lifestyle perks: interest-free season ticket loans, gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme
• Health & wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and financial guidance
• A real commitment to EDI, ESG, and responsible growth - not just words, but embedded into the way the firm operates

The work is high-profile, the culture is supportive and the progression opportunities are real. Reach out to arrange a confidential chat or apply directly now!

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.