Senior Real Estate Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Thames Valley law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Lawyer to join their team in Swindon. The role involves managing commercial property transactions and mentoring junior colleagues within a collaborative and inclusive culture. Candidates should have over 5 years of PQE in commercial property and strong client-facing skills, providing high-quality service in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in commercial property.
• Confident handling a broad range of real estate transactions.
• Takes pride in building relationships and delivering a high standard of service.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload in commercial property transactions.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support department growth.
• Provide pragmatic, commercial advice to clients.

Skills

Commercially minded

Strong client-facing skills

Team player

Job description

Real Estate Lawyer - Thames Valley

This leading Thames Valley firm has built its reputation on deep local roots, a strong sense of culture, and a modern approach to practice. With offices across the region and a recent "Law Firm of the Year" accolade, they have become a go-to name for high-quality legal services delivered with integrity, collaboration, and care.

Their Real Estate team is central to that success. Known for its breadth and technical strength, the group advises a loyal client base ranging from regional property developers and investors to national businesses with assets across the South.

They are now looking to appoint an experienced Real Estate Lawyer (circa 5-10+ PQE) to join the team in Swindon.

The opportunity

You’ll work across the full spectrum of commercial property transactions - from acquisitions and disposals to complex site development and portfolio management. The work is varied and high-quality, often involving long-standing client relationships where you’ll be trusted to provide pragmatic, commercial advice.

Alongside managing your own caseload, you’ll play a key role in mentoring junior colleagues and supporting the continued growth of the department. This is a team that values initiative, collaboration and client care above hierarchy - the kind of place where your contribution is visible and your progression supported.

About you

• 5+ years’ PQE in commercial property
• Confident handling a broad range of real estate transactions
• Commercially minded, with strong client-facing skills
• A genuine team player who takes pride in building relationships and delivering a high standard of service

The firm

What sets this firm apart is its culture - open, inclusive, and focused on long-term relationships over short-term wins. They’ve embraced modern ways of working, offering flexibility, trust and autonomy alongside meaningful professional development.