Real Estate Solicitor

Firm Profile

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.

Collaboration is at the forefront of our award-winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted. Our firm brings together the most ambitious and commercially minded people, who build and work in dynamic teams of their choosing, to best suit their clients’ needs.

Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow.

A reputable Real Estate Partner in Southport is looking for a driven and entrepreneurial solicitor to join his close-knit team of three.

Are you looking for a role with flexibility and variety? This position lets you split your time between working remotely and at our Southport office, giving you the best of both worlds.

We’re looking for a Real Estate Solicitor to join us, working closely with a highly entrepreneurial Partner who’s involved in everything from social care and restaurants to music studios housing some big names. If you have an interest in these industries and want to get involved beyond a typical solicitor role, this could be a great fit for you!

You’ll spend around 75% of your time on real estate work (landlord and tenant matters, with any development experience being a bonus) and 25% on commercial contracts, giving you a mix that keeps your day interesting.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a role that also touches on renewable energy and construction, offering room to grow, learn, and work on exciting projects within a supportive, ambitious environment.

• Dealing with acquisitions, disposals, and ongoing management of commercial leasehold properties, including drafting and negotiating leases, agreements for leases and ancillary leasehold documentation.
• Dealing with acquisitions and disposals of freehold properties, including dealing with conditional agreements, overage agreements and option agreements.
• Dealing with property investment transactions, including portfolio acquisitions and disposals.
• Dealing with property due diligence on real estate finance transactions
• Dealing with property elements of business sales and purchases

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of real estate law and a desire to expand their expertise within a well-regarded real estate team with the north-west.

Essential Experience:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (open-minded to PQE)
• Significant experience in commercial real estate matters.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage client expectations and deliver high-quality work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• A collaborative approach, with a willingness to work closely with team members.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to delivering excellent service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload of real estate matters & commercial contracts.
• Ensure proactive and efficient management of each case from inception to completion.
• Maintain and develop relationships with new and existing clients, as well as associated professionals, building trust, confidence and reliability.
• Act as a brand ambassador, enhancing the market reputation of the business.
• Exhibit strong communication skills, proactive problem-solving, and creative thinking.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor looking to springboard their career and join a progressive and flexible environment working alongside ambitious lawyers.

Working Arrangement:

This position is open to both Full-time and Part-time working arrangements, if you are seeking part-time working please advise on the number of days you would like to work.

You will have the flexibility to work remotely, with the expectation of dividing your time between remote working and our Southport office.

We offer a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, a standard pension contribution, a discretionary bonus and an interesting & challenging caseload.

To apply now, please send us your CV and cover letter to [email protected]