Real Estate Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the Thames Valley is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor with approximately 3-6 years' PQE. The role involves handling various property transactions, including commercial leases and large-scale developments. The firm is known for its collaborative team environment and commitment to career progression. Ideal candidates will possess strong client care and business development skills, embracing the chance to grow within the firm.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' post-qualification experience in real estate law preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen needed for legal advice.
• Enthusiastic about business development and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial lease transactions.
• Manage large-scale residential development projects.
• Conduct investment acquisitions and disposals.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Commercial acumen

Client care

Communication skills

Business development

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Real Estate Solicitor

PQE: 3 – 6 Years

LOCATION: Thames Valley (Hybrid Working Available)

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

THE ROLE: A highly respected and fast-growing law firm in the South East is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor (ideally with 3–6 years’ PQE) to join one of the region’s largest and most well-regarded Real Estate teams outside of London. With an enviable client base and a reputation for delivering City-quality work, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercial property solicitor to join a high-performing and collaborative team that handles a broad and exciting range of property transactions.

Responsibilities

• Commercial lease transactions (offices, industrial, retail)
• Large-scale residential development projects
• Investment acquisitions and disposals
• Secured lending and finance-related matters
• Agricultural and rural estates property work
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Acting for a broad client base including developers, investors, landowners, occupiers, and financial institutions

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Ideally 3–6 years’ post-qualification experience in real estate law (though other experience levels will be considered)
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to provide pragmatic legal advice
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Enthusiastic about business development and keen to get involved in marketing and networking activities
• A team player with a collaborative approach and desire to grow your career

This role offers both the opportunity to deepen your expertise and to explore new areas within commercial and rural property. You’ll be supported by a knowledgeable and friendly team with strong internal training, regular team development sessions, and a clear focus on career progression.

How to apply

Contact Pasquale Agatiello at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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