Real Estate Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Legal 500 firm as a Real Estate Solicitor in Farnborough, offering a blend of technical work and client interaction on high-value projects. This role supports your career development in a collaborative environment, focusing on strategic land development and planning matters.

Benefits

Fee Earner bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus Christmas closure

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Pension contributions

Free on-site parking

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in commercial or residential real estate.
• Experience in development work or residential land transactions.
• Strong ability to manage complex files independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise on strategic land acquisitions and site disposals.
• Handle planning and infrastructure matters, including Section 106 agreements.
• Work on plot sales and ongoing site disposals.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Client-focused mindset

Ability to manage complex files independently

Education

Solicitor, FILEX, or CILEX

Job description

Real Estate Development Solicitor | 4+ Years PQE

Are you an experienced Real Estate Solicitor, Legal Executive with a strong background in residential and strategic land development? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Legal 500 Tier 2-ranked Development team working on complex and high-value projects with top-tier developer clients.

The Opportunity:

Based in modern offices in Farnborough with flexible hybrid working, you’ll take the lead on a range of development-related real estate matters — from initial land acquisition to planning, infrastructure and plot disposals. You’ll work alongside experienced Partners and collaborate closely with clients throughout the development lifecycle.

You’ll Advise On:

• Strategic land acquisitions and site disposals
• Conditional contracts, option agreements and promotion agreements
• Planning and infrastructure matters, including Section 106 agreements
• Easements, highways and utility arrangements
• Plot sales and ongoing site disposals

This role offers a blend of complex technical work, client-facing interaction and the chance to grow a long-term career in a dynamic and supportive legal environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years’ PQE as a Solicitor, FILEX, or CILEX in commercial or residential real estate
• Strong experience with development work or residential land transactions
• Ability to manage complex files independently
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset
• A collaborative approach to working within a growing team

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Fee Earner bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus Christmas closure
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and pension contributions
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid working with flexible hours and core office days
• Career development and training opportunities

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded Property Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to specialise in development and grow their profile within a Legal 500-recognised team.

Apply today to take your real estate career to the next level.

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