Real Estate Solicitor

Our national Real Estate team provides a complete range of legal and advisory services on all aspects of commercial property for both the public and private sector. We advise on and draft heads of terms, development agreements and associated construction, planning and site disposal matters, funding arrangements, freehold transfer and associated due diligence procedures, grant, assignment and renewals of leases. Our clients range from major retailers, leisure operators, regional developers, local authorities, universities and social housing providers. We have been involved in a range of projects from £100 million city centre regeneration schemes to smaller bespoke ventures. Our service includes the management of large property portfolios for occupiers, investors and utility providers, real estate support to our corporate and banking teams, advising on LTA 1954 renewals, easements, covenants, service charges and land registration.

We are currently recruiting for a Real Estate solicitor 3 year+ PQE to join our Real Estate team.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of Real Estate cases
• Provide support to other members of the team
• Draft and prepare various real estate documents
• Liaise with internal and external parties
• Supervise and develop more junior members of staff as may be required
• Ensure that work produced is to the highest standard
• Manage own time effectively
• Complete MI procedures as and when required
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
• Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KIPS are adhered to
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

Our national Real Estate team provides a complete range of legal and advisory services on all aspects of commercial property for both the public and private sector. We advise on and draft heads of terms, development agreements and associated construction, planning and site disposal matters, funding arrangements, freehold transfer and associated due diligence procedures, grant, assignment and renewals of leases. Our clients range from major retailers, leisure operators, regional developers, local authorities, universities and social housing providers. We have been involved in a range of projects from £100 million city centre regeneration schemes to smaller bespoke ventures. Our service includes the management of large property portfolios for occupiers, investors and utility providers, real estate support to our corporate and banking teams, advising on LTA 1954 renewals, easements, covenants, service charges and land registration.

We are currently recruiting for a Real Estate solicitor 3 year+ PQE to join our Real Estate team.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of Real Estate cases
• Provide support to other members of the team
• Draft and prepare various real estate documents
• Liaise with internal and external parties
• Supervise and develop more junior members of staff as may be required
• Ensure that work produced is to the highest standard
• Manage own time effectively
• Complete MI procedures as and when required
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
• Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KIPS are adhered to
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

• 3 year+ PQE experience is essential/preferred
• Experience of and familiarity with development and regeneration work is an advantage
• Excellent team work skills
• Strong academics and technical knowledge
• Experience of and keen interest in real estate work
• Excellent IT and typing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
• Flexible approach

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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Work for a firm where people matter – work for Weightmans

About You

• 3 year+ PQE experience is essential/preferred
• Experience of and familiarity with development and regeneration work is an advantage
• Excellent team work skills
• Strong academics and technical knowledge
• Experience of and keen interest in real estate work
• Excellent IT and typing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
• Flexible approach

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

This link contains information regarding Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL and Eligibility to work in the UK information.

Work for a firm where people matter – work for Weightmans