Real Estate Lawyer

We are currently working with a top-tier Legal 500 ranked firm in Newbury that is looking for a talented Real Estate Lawyer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced Real Estate law professional to join an award-winning and supportive team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the ongoing management of commercial property portfolios.
• Preparing and negotiating commercial lease agreements, including new leases and renewals.
• Managing the transfer of leasehold interests, including assignments and surrenders.
• Handling applications for landlord consent involving lease assignments, subletting, or tenant alterations.
• Advising on the purchase and sale of various commercial properties, across both freehold and leasehold assets.
• Drafting and negotiating ancillary property documents, including option agreements, conditional sale contracts, rights of pre-emption, and promotion agreements.
• Supporting property elements of corporate transactions, including share and asset sales or acquisitions.
• Acting on behalf of lenders and borrowers in secured lending transactions, particularly in relation to development projects, land assembly, and unit sales.
• Independently manage your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Oversee delegated work and review output from more junior colleagues.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, supporting their professional development.
• Maintain high standards of client care and contribute to team efficiency and knowledge-sharing.

The successful candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 5-10 years' PQE in legal practice.

• Proven background in commercial property law, with experience handling a wide range of real estate transactions.

• Experience in legal knowledge management, training, or professional support roles is a plus.

• Confident using legal research tools, document management systems, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Self-starter with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated client-facing and business development abilities.

• Clear and engaging presentation skills.

• Capable of explaining complex legal issues in an accessible and practical manner.

In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

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For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within.

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