Real Estate Lawyer (5 + PQE)

Real Estate Lawyer (5+ PQE)
Thames Valley - Top-Tier, Award-Winning Law Firm

Are you an ambitious Real Estate Lawyer ready to elevate your career within one of the Thames Valley's most prestigious and top-tier law firms? I'm partnering with a market-leading practice renowned for exceptional client service, an enviable commercial property offering, and an empowering, people-first culture. This is a rare opportunity to join a firm that consistently competes with City practices while offering the balance, flexibility, and lifestyle of a regional heavyweight.

The Role

You'll be joining a high-calibre Commercial Property team acting for an impressive portfolio of blue-chip clients, major developers, investors, lenders, and high-growth businesses. The work is complex, stimulating, and varied, and you'll be a key contributor to some of the region's most significant and high-value real estate projects.

Your work will include:

Advising on the full spectrum of commercial property transactions

Managing substantial property portfolios

Granting, renewing, and transferring commercial leases

Handling applications for consent to assignment, underletting, and alterations

Leading acquisitions and disposals of all commercial property types

Advising on options, conditional contracts, pre-emption agreements and promotion agreements

Managing the property elements of corporate asset and share sales/acquisitions

Working on secured lending matters, including development finance, site assembly, and disposals of completed units

Alongside managing your own portfolio of clients and transactions, you'll play a key role in supporting the development of junior lawyers and driving the team's continued success.

About You

You'll be an accomplished Real Estate Lawyer with:

5+ years' PQE gained at a reputable commercial property practice

A proactive, commercially astute mindset

The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment

A collaborative, team-focused approach and the ability to build trusted client relationships

Strong client-facing, networking, and business development skills

Excellent communication, analytical, negotiation, and presentation abilities

This role is ideal for someone who wants to work with top-tier clients, handle premium-quality work, and play a visible role within a leading real estate practice.

Why Join This Firm?

A genuinely top-tier real estate practice with a stellar reputation

Access to high-value, complex, and strategically significant work

A supportive, forward-thinking culture where lawyers thrive

Clear, structured progression and genuine long-term career prospects

Hybrid working, excellent benefits, and a strong commitment to work/life balance

If you're looking to make a bold, exciting career move within a firm that leads the market and invests heavily in its people, this opportunity stands out from the rest.

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