Real Estate Solicitor

Page Personnel; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized UK brand is seeking an experienced Real Estate Solicitor to manage strategic real estate matters. This role offers a competitive pro-rata salary in the £60-70k range and provides excellent hybrid working flexibility. With a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, you will lead real estate transactions, advise on legal compliance, and work closely with various teams. This position allows for impactful contributions to the property portfolio within an inclusive and supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working flexibility

Opportunity for impact in a major brand

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in real estate law is required.
• Experience in managing acquisitions, disposals, and lease renewals.
• Confident advising on SDLT and land registration matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of real estate transactions.
• Advise on best practice compliance and governance.
• Draft, negotiate, and review leases and property contracts.

Skills

Real estate law expertise

Stakeholder management

Contract drafting and negotiation

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor with 4+ years PQE

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is an established, nationally recognised UK brand operating across multiple sites and playing a pivotal role in its sector. With a strong emphasis on culture, inclusive working and growth, they offer a workplace where legal teams are valued strategic partners rather than just compliance functions.

Job Description

• Lead strategic real estate matters for a major UK brand
• Flexible 4‑day week with hybrid working (South Yorkshire)

The Real Estate Solicitor will be :

• Managing the full lifecycle of real estate transactions, acquisitions & disposals
• Handling lease renewals, restructurings and landlord / tenant matters
• Advising on SDLT, land registry and title issues associated with site transactions
• Providing general day‑to‑day real estate legal support to the in‑house team
• Working closely with commercial, facilities and property teams to drive outcomes
• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing leases, licences, sale / purchase agreements and other property contracts
• Mitigating property‑related risks and advising on best practice compliance and governance

The Real Estate Solicitor should be :

• A solicitor (or equivalent) with 4+ years PQE in real estate law
• Experienced in managing acquisitions, disposals and lease renewals in‑house or with a commercial property team
• Confident advising on SDLT and land registration matters
• Skilled at contract drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management
• Commercially aware, able to present legal advice in business terms
• Comfortable working in a hybrid / 4‑day week environment and part of a wider legal & business team

What's on Offer

You’ll benefit from a competitive salary in the £60-70k range pro‑rata (for 4 days) plus excellent hybrid working flexibility. The role is a fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave, offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a major UK brand’s property portfolio. If you're an experienced Real Estate Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.