Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel (Real Estate)

London, Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Sellick Partnership is supporting a market-leading infrastructure business in the search for a Junior Counsel to join its UK legal team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior real estate solicitor to make a first move in-house, joining a high-performing, close-knit legal team with strong visibility across the business and exposure to high-volume, exciting projects.

The Junior Counsel will be responsible for:

* Managing a high-volume of end-to-end UK real estate transactions

* Drafting and negotiating property documents

* Conducting due diligence and supporting acquisitions across the portfolio

* Handling Land Registry submissions, requisitions, and post-completion processes

* Supporting internal estates and development teams with legal input and updates

* Managing contractual relationships with third-party operators (licensing agreements)

* Advising on day-to-day property issues, including operational and dispute matters

* Supporting wider corporate acquisitions and asset lifecycle management

The Ideal Experience & Skills for the Junior Counsel:

* UK-qualified solicitor with up to 2 years' PQE

* Strong knowledge in commercial real estate (essential)

* Experience with Land Registry processes and requisitions

* Exposure to high-volume transactional work

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously

* A "hands-on" mindset with a willingness to learn and develop

The Junior Counsel Benefits include:

* Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

* 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays

* Private health insurance

* Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options

* Life insurance (3x salary)

* Group income protection

* Hybrid working (3-4 days in the office)

How to Apply:

To apply for the Junior Counsel role, please contact Alfie Paul at Sellick Partnership. Alternatively, apply via the website now and a consultant will be in touch!

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