Real Estate Lawyer - Projects and Public Law

Due to our continued success supporting public sector clients, our team is growing. We are looking for a lawyer with a real estate focus to join our team in Southampton, Newcastle or Leeds as a result., You'll be joining a close-knit group of straight-forward, supportive lawyers who love what they do, who are proactive in finding unique solutions for clients, and who enjoy the challenge of often unconventional legal issues. Regardless of location, you will have access to a good blend of local and national work, with plenty of opportunity for client contact where you can play a key role in building and maintaining strong relationships directly with our amazing clients. Business development is important for all our lawyers, and you will be able to contribute to the growth of the Public Law and Projects team by supporting local client events, contributing to our reputation and identifying opportunities for further success. There will also be opportunities to help guide and mentor less experienced members of the team, and to help contribute to our shared knowledge and expertise in this specialist area.

We're keen to see applications from solicitors who have experience across a wide range of real estate transactions. If you have experience of working on projects in the public sector space that would be an advantage but it's not a prerequisite. An interest in the sectors in which we are instructed and a strong desire to learn will be important. Key skills and experience for success in this role include:

• being a qualified solicitor with the right to practice in England and Wales is essential
• a proven track record, with at least 3 years post-qualification experience, with a well-developed technical understanding of a broad range of real estate transactions
• capable of working independently, with the confidence to manage unique transactions, coupled with the commercial understanding of when to bring in the skills and expertise of colleagues to deliver the right solution.
• excellent technical and drafting skills.
• an ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines and to work at pace on complex and high-value transactions
• a positive attitude to learning, with a desire to research tasks and ask questions.
• a willingness to support business development activities.