Real Estate Solicitor, London/Home

Bridge Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the City of London is seeking a real estate solicitor to join their dynamic team. The role offers diverse responsibilities, including managing a caseload of real estate finance work and drafting various legal documents. Candidates should have 2-5 years PQE and significant experience in the field. This is a full-time position with flexibility in working arrangements and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Commission scheme

Billings related bonus structure

Private healthcare

28 days holiday

Laptop and phone provision

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE in real estate or a commercial firm.
• Experience with borrowers, lenders, landlords, and tenants is essential.
• Interest in business development.

Responsibilities

• Managing real estate and finance transactions and coordinating advice.
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Carrying out due diligence on property transactions.

Skills

Real estate finance

Negotiation skills

Client liaison

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Job description

Our client is a large national practice, with offices across the country, including in the City, where this role is based.

The recruiting partners are now looking for an additional real estate solicitor to join their dynamic team, currently 9-strong.The successful candidate will handle a caseload of quality real estate and real estate finance work.

The well-established client base includes banks, financial institutions, property development and investment companies.

This is a full-time position, with the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week, should that be of interest. The remaining 3 days will be office based in the firm's City office.

The role:

• Managing a broad and varied range of real estate finance and real estate transactions including liaising with other team members and co-ordinating advice from other practice areas and departments
• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of transaction documents including security documents, corporate authorisations, commercial leases, agreements for lease and other occupational documentation
• Carrying out due diligence, such as reviewing and reporting on title, planning and searches and the preparation of draft certificates and overview reports.
• Well-established client base includes banks, financial institutions, property development and investment companies

Person specification:

• UK qualified solicitor, probably with 2-5yrs PQE gained ifthe real estate team or a recognised commercial firm
• Significant experience in real estate finance and general real estate
• Experience of working with borrowers, lenders, landlords and tenants is essential
• An interest in business development and liaising with clients directly

We have known and worked with one of the two recruiting partners for c20 years and we know they're excellent employers.

As well as being dynamic and commercial, they strive to create a supportive and enjoyable working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for any real estate solicitor looking to experience very high quality, City work within a collegiate and flexible team.

The firm is highly competitive on salary and also offers a benefits package that includes:

• Commission scheme
• Billings related bonus structure
• Private healthcare (following probation period)
• 28 days holiday
• Laptop, phone and home working set up (if required)