Transactional Real Estate Solicitor - Remote

JMC Legal Recruitment; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Transactional Real Estate Solicitor with 2+ PQE for their Leeds office. The role involves advising on acquisitions and portfolio management for major institutional clients, drafting commercial leases, and supporting real estate transactions. The firm offers a collaborative environment with flexible working options, focusing on high-quality, complex transactions. Candidates should have experience in commercial or transactional real estate and preferably with institutional clients.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Reduced hours model

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ PQE in commercial or transactional real estate.
• Experience with institutional or developer clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advising on acquisitions, disposals, and portfolio management.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases and documents.
• Supporting real estate transactions like funding and development.

Skills

Commercial or transactional real estate

Drafting and negotiating commercial leases

Client-focused advisory

Experience with institutional clients

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Transactional Real Estate Solicitor | 2+ PQE | Leeds

A leading national firm with one of the UK’s largest and most respected real estate practices is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor to join its Leeds office. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with major institutional clients on complex investment, development, and portfolio transactions, combining top-tier work with a collaborative and supportive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Advising on acquisitions, disposals, and portfolio management for a major institutional landlord client, supported by a dedicated delivery model designed for efficiency and client focus.

Drafting and negotiating commercial leases and ancillary documents, dealing with management applications, and supporting wider real estate transactions including funding, development, and joint ventures.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE in commercial or transactional real estate
• Experience acting for institutional, investor, or developer clients preferred

What’s on Offer

• Reduced hours model and flexible working options, including hybrid or remote arrangements
• High-quality, complex real estate transactions for blue-chip and institutional clients

The Firm

A highly respected national law firm recognised for its strength in real estate, combining technical excellence with a pragmatic, client-centred approach. The firm is known for its innovation, supportive culture, and long-term investment in its people, offering the platform, exposure, and flexibility to build a rewarding career in a high-performing team.