Newly/recently qualified Commercial Real Estate Lawyer

Top 50, award winning, UK Law firm with over 700 lawyers nationally wishes to recruit a newly or recently qualified Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in their Chelmsford office.Due to continued growth, we are looking to add a Solicitor/Associate to assist with a busy caseload within the Charity Real Estate team which comprises of two senior lawyers who specialise in advising charities and other not-for-profit organisations on their land and property dealings.This role offers the opportunity for one-on-one learning and mentoring but also plenty of scope for the candidate to work with colleagues across the firm and make the role their own, with a clear path for career advancement.Buying and selling property for investment or occupational purposesLandlord and tenant issues for charities and not for profitsStrategic developmentCompliance with charity law in the context of land and propertyCollaborative work on complex projects with the Charities team, such as the property aspects of charity mergers, incorporations, restructures and closuresThe candidate0 - 4 PQE gained within a strong regional, national or City firm with experience in some or all of the following real estate areas:Commercial landlord and tenant workInvestment and asset managementGeneral commercial property developmentExperience of acting for banks and/or borrowers in secured lending mattersKnowledge of providing property support as part of corporate transactionsNo prior experience of charity law is necessary as this can be taught.Benefits25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (rising to 30 days)Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous servicePrivate Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health InsurancePaid CSR DayEnhanced Maternity/Paternity LeaveSubsidised gym membershipElectric car schemeAgile/Hybrid Working PolicyDress for your Day Policy

Created: 2025-07-26