Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive – Real Estate Development

Lester Aldridge; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lester Aldridge offers an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor/Legal Executive with 2+ years PQE to join their Real Estate Development team in Southampton. The role entails advising on a variety of real estate transactions and developing client relationships while ensuring an excellent service across the firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Performance-based career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE experience in real estate development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on real estate and development matters like acquisitions.
• Managing and developing client relationships.
• Providing commercial and strategic advice.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Lester Aldridge has an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor/Legal Executive with 2+ years of PQE experience dealing with real estate development transactions to join our busy Real Estate Development team. The role will be based in our Southampton office but can include some remote working.

At LA, our client service is the priority across the firm, and we are constantly looking for ways to add value to the services we offer. We aim to mirror this in our work ethic, striving to achieve a balance reflecting quality of life and quality of work, whilst meeting the varying needs of our clients.

If you are looking to develop your career working with a varied client base, then this could be perfect for you.

Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on a wide range of real estate and development matters including acquisitions by way of conditional contracts, option agreements, and promotion agreements.
• Clients include residential developers, commercial developers, and healthcare clients.
• Offer practical, commercial, and innovative solutions and strategic advice.
• Support both regional and nationwide clients.
• Manage and develop client relationships, with a focus on delivering exceptional client service.
• Promote the firm’s core values.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Work-life balance - hybrid and flexible working arrangements from our brand-new Southampton office on the beautiful south coast.

Progression - a competitive salary and benefits with performance-based opportunities for career development.

Autonomy and support - handle and develop your own caseload independently but with the support of the team and the wider LA family and infrastructure.

Variety - a broad range of work; no two days are the same.

Hands-on experience - a client-facing role, working closely with local and national clients and operating at the forefront of various sectors.

A welcoming environment - a friendly, supportive team; modern office space, and regular socials.

A real opportunity - carve a niche for yourself in this dynamic, exciting industry.