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Commercial Real Estate Solicitor

City of London Permanent View Job Description
Join a prestigious West End firm to work directly with a senior partner on high-value commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and landlord and tenant matters. This is a client-facing role for a 1-3 PQE lawyer, offering early responsibility and exposure to a small amount of residential work.
  • Opportunity for growth and development
  • Top tier work with a leading firm

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected West End law firm known for its longstanding relationships with high-profile individuals, institutions, and creative businesses. The firm is particularly admired for its discreet, partner-led service and its ability to blend commercial acumen with a deep understanding of the property market.

Job Description

You will work closely with a senior partner whose practice spans a wide range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant work, and portfolio management. The role will involve:

  • Drafting and negotiating leases, licences, sale and purchase contracts, and ancillary documents
  • Advising clients on property investment, development, and asset management
  • Supporting transactions from instruction through to completion, including due diligence and reporting
  • Liaising with clients, agents, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of service
  • Occasionally assisting with residential property matters, particularly where they intersect with commercial interests
  • This is a hands-on role offering direct client contact and the chance to build strong technical and commercial skills in a collegiate, partner-led environment.

The Successful Applicant

We are seeking a lawyer with 1-3 years' PQE who has trained at a well-regarded firm and has solid experience in commercial real estate. You should be confident handling leases, sales and purchases, and ideally have some exposure to development or investment work. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Based in a central London location, offering a vibrant and convenient working environment.
  • Chance to work on high-profile cases



Contact
Nick Barker
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6867122
Phone number
+442072692103

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Barker
Consultant phone
+442072692103
Job reference
JN-102025-6867122