Real Estate / Real Estate Finance Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a 2+ PQE Solicitor to join its Real Estate Finance team. This role offers flexibility for remote work or at national offices, focusing on transactions such as purchases and leases. Ideal candidates will have strong property backgrounds and interpersonal skills to thrive in a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proactive with ability to work independently.
• 2+ years PQE as a qualified solicitor.
• Experience in residential and commercial real estate.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload in real estate transactions.
• Ensure efficient case management from start to finish.
• Build and maintain client and professional relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client focus

Collaborative mindset

Strong work ethic

Education

Solicitor qualification

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Firm Profile

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our expertise spans emerging disciplines like ESG, charity law, blockchain, and competition.

Collaboration is central to our culture. gunnercooke operates on a fee share model, allowing professionals to join as self-employed advisors and design their practice. We bring together ambitious, commercially-minded individuals who build dynamic teams to serve client needs.

Our purpose is to deliver positive impact for clients, improve our people's lives, and leave a better world. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, engages with communities and supports charitable growth.

Role Overview

Due to ongoing success, our Real Estate Finance team seeks a 2+ PQE Solicitor to join our growing team.

This role is flexible, available at any national office or remotely.

We seek a lawyer with a solid commercial property background to handle transactions like purchases, sales, and leases, with potential to develop into real estate finance law.

You will work closely with a reputable Partner and team, developing into a strong technical lawyer.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, able to work independently, and possess:

• 2+ years PQE as a qualified solicitor
• Experience in residential and commercial real estate
• Strong interpersonal skills and client focus
• Interest in business development
• Ability to handle demanding clients and deadlines
• Collaborative mindset
• Strong work ethic

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload in real estate transactions
• Ensure efficient case management from start to finish
• Build and maintain client and professional relationships
• Enhance the firm’s market reputation
• Demonstrate excellent communication, problem-solving, and creativity

This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious Solicitors to advance their careers in a supportive environment, working alongside like-minded professionals and gaining expertise in real estate finance.