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Commercial Property Solicitor (6-12months)

City of London Temporary View Job Description
Join a globally recognised real estate team advising on high-value leasing transactions with a focus on hospitality and commercial assets. This is a senior-level role with immediate start, offering leadership responsibility on landmark deals.
  • Opportunity to complete top tier work at a tier 1 firm
  • Opportunity for growth and progression

About Our Client

Our client is a top-tier international law firm with a market-leading real estate practice. The team is known for advising on complex commercial leasing transactions across hospitality, mixed-use, and office sectors. The London office is led by a senior partner recognised for his work with sovereign wealth funds, private equity investors, and global corporates on high-value, cross-border deals.

Job Description

This is a senior-level contract role for an experienced real estate lawyer to lead transactions within the leasing team. You'll be stepping into a high-profile environment, working on landmark deals and managing client relationships directly. Hospitality sector experience is a strong advantage, and the ability to run transactions independently is essential.Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading commercial leasing transactions across hospitality, office, and mixed-use assets
  • Structuring and negotiating leases, sale-leasebacks, and asset management arrangements
  • Advising institutional clients on strategic leasing and portfolio optimisation
  • Coordinating with internal teams and external counsel across jurisdictions
  • Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team leadership

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in commercial real estate leasing
  • Proven experience leading transactions (not just supporting or DD roles)
  • Hospitality sector experience is highly desirable
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and client management skills
  • Available to start within the next few weeks

What's on Offer

  • A senior-level role in a globally recognised real estate team
  • Opportunity to lead transactions for high-profile clients in the hospitality and commercial sectors
  • Competitive day rate or fixed-term salary, depending on experience
  • Flexible working arrangements available
  • Immediate start with a 6-12 month contract duration
  • Exposure to landmark leasing deals and cross-border matters
Contact
Nick Barker
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6877478
Phone number
+442072692103

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Nick Barker
Consultant phone
+442072692103
Job reference
JN-112025-6877478