Real Estate Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Top 50 UK law firm is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) to join its Ipswich office. This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious junior lawyers to work on high-value transactions in a reputable Tier 1 Real Estate team, benefiting from a supportive culture and clear career progression. Candidates should be technically strong in property law and eager for early responsibility in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working model

Excellent long-term career progression

Qualifications

• NQ-2 PQE with experience in property law during training or post-qualification.
• Technically strong with a solid grounding in property transactions.
• Solutions-focused and confident in client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide variety of property matters including commercial landlord & tenant work.
• Get exposure to investment and asset management transactions and development projects.
• Provide property support on corporate transactions.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Proactivity

Job description

Real Estate Solicitor | NQ-2 PQE | Ipswich

From strong regional roots to a truly national presence, this Top 50 UK law firm is in the midst of a bold growth journey. Having expanded across the country in recent years, the firm has cemented itself as one of the fastest-growing players in the legal market. Its reputation in East Anglia remains second to none, and its Tier 1 Real Estate practice is a cornerstone of that success, acting on complex, high-value transactions that rival City work while maintaining a people-first, collaborative culture.

As part of this growth, the firm is now looking for a Real Estate Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) to join its Ipswich office. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a thriving practice at a pivotal stage in its journey, with genuine long-term prospects for ambitious junior lawyers.

The Role

You'll work alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure to a wide variety of property matters including:

• Commercial landlord & tenant work
• Investment and asset management transactions
• Development projects
• Secured lending (acting for both lenders and borrowers)
• Property support on corporate transactions

The role combines early responsibility with structured support, giving you the chance to develop a broad skill set while working on matters of real scale and significance.

The Candidate
This position would suit a Commercial Property Solicitor at NQ-2 PQE, ideally with property experience during training or post-qualification. You will be:

• Technically strong with a solid grounding in property law
• Commercially astute and solutions-focused
• A confident communicator who enjoys client contact
• Ambitious, proactive and eager to develop within a market-leading team

The Firm & Package

• A Top 50 law firm with a clear and ambitious national growth plan
• Tier 1 Real Estate team with unrivalled regional reputation and national reach
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working and a supportive, people-first culture
• Excellent long-term career progression within a growing practice

This is a standout opportunity for a junior Real Estate Solicitor to join a market-leading team and a firm that will invest in your career for the long term.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.