Commercial Real Estate Solicitor
Camberley – £60,000 - £80,000
Senior Real Estate Solicitor (5+ Years PQE)North East Hampshire / Surrey Borders
Senior Solicitor / Legal Director Level
Join a Legal 500 Tier 2-ranked Real Estate team known for its commercial focus, technical strength, and client-first approach. With consistent recognition in industry rankings the firm continues to expand and invest in top-tier legal talent.
The Firm:
This forward-thinking, full-service law firm has built a strong presence across the South East and is highly regarded for its Real Estate expertise. With modern offices, a collaborative culture, and a track record of rapid growth, it's a fantastic environment for ambitious senior lawyers looking to take the next step.
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Real Estate Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join the growing Landlord & Tenant practice. You'll play a key role advising landlords, tenants, and property investors across a broad range of commercial property transactions, with the support of a well-structured and experienced team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Acting on lease renewals, lease management, rent reviews, and re-gears
- Advising on commercial acquisitions and disposals
- Providing strategic advice on lease structuring and negotiations
- Supporting refinancing, relocations, and asset management matters
- Working on property elements of corporate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, and reorganisations in collaboration with the Corporate team
- Managing your own caseload while mentoring junior team members
- Contributing to the team's strategic growth and client development initiatives
- A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5+ years' PQE in commercial property, ideally with a focus on landlord & tenant matters
- Technically proficient, commercially minded, and confident managing a varied workload
- A strong communicator with excellent client relationship skills
- Experience working directly with developers, landlords, tenants, or institutional investors
- Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- An existing client following is welcome but not essential
- Competitive salary, tailored to experience
- Fee earner bonus scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Hybrid working with flexible core hours
- 25 days' annual leave plus Christmas closure
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and pension scheme
- Perkbox benefits and ongoing learning & development opportunities
- Clear scope for progression to Legal Director or Partnership level
Emily Flewitt, Head of London and Home Counties at Douglas Scott for over 7 years, excels in managing recruitment for the region while building strong client and candidate relationships. Outside of work, Emily enjoys quality time with family, spicy margaritas with friends, walks with her Frenchie Pablo, and staying active. Inspired by her curiosity and interest in varied challenges, she notes that if not in recruitment, she’d likely have pursued a career in the police. Her favorite advice? “Listen more than you speak.”
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Commercial Property Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £60,000 - £80,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Camberley
- Reference: 1273591
