Job Description

Real Estate Solicitor

Location: London

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 0 to 2 years’ PQE

Our client is looking to hire a junior Real Estate Solicitor into a high-performing London team, working on a broad mix of commercial property matters.

This is a great opportunity for an NQ to 2 PQE solicitor who wants strong exposure to quality work, a genuinely client-facing role, and the support of a busy team where you can build confidence quickly. The work is varied and will suit someone who enjoys being close to the detail, managing priorities, and building strong working relationships.

You will manage your own caseload with support from more senior colleagues, while also assisting across the wider team. The work covers a broad range of commercial property, including landlord and tenant, sales and purchases, property management, real estate finance and security, corporate real estate support and cross-border support. Experience of development and regeneration work is an advantage.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing your own caseload of commercial real estate matters

• Supporting other members of the team on live transactions and advisory work

• Drafting and preparing a range of property documents

• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external parties

• Supervising and developing more junior colleagues where required

• Ensuring work is produced to a high standard and in line with agreed deadlines

• Managing your time effectively and prioritising competing tasks

• Completing MI procedures as required

• Working to agreed financial and chargeable targets and KPIs

• Complying with relevant policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with 0 to 2 years’ PQE

• Experience of, and genuine interest in, commercial real estate work

• Development and regeneration exposure is an advantage

• Strong academics and technical knowledge

• Strong organisation and time management, able to prioritise under pressure

• Confident communicator with strong team working skills

• Strong IT skills and attention to detail

• Flexible approach and willingness to get involved across a varied workload

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

• 28 days’ holiday

• Private healthcare (option to add family at employee cost)

• Pension matching up to 6%

• Life insurance (4x salary)

• Income protection (after 26 weeks’ incapacity)

• Technology benefit scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Employee-funded dental scheme

• Travel loan

• 24/7 employee care helpline

• Offers and discounts at major retailers

• Ongoing learning and development, including mentoring and leadership development

• A people-centric culture with a genuine focus on inclusion and wellbeing

Working Arrangements

• Full time

• Permanent

• London based

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to  d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.