NQ Commercial Property Solicitor (September Start)

Leeds – £55,000

Role: Commercial Real Estate NQ (September Qualifier)
Location: Leeds
Salary: £55K 

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join a highly regarded commercial real estate team based in Leeds. This is a strong regional practice with a well-established reputation across Yorkshire and beyond, advising a broad client base that includes developers, investors, occupiers and public sector bodies.

The team is continuing to grow and is keen to appoint an NQ who has completed a real estate seat during their training contract and is due to qualify this September.

The Role

You will join a supportive and well-structured commercial property team where you will gain hands-on experience from day one. Work is varied and high quality, and is likely to include:
  • Assisting on acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold property
  • Acting on landlord and tenant matters, including drafting and negotiating leases
  • Supporting on development projects and portfolio management work
  • Carrying out title investigations and due diligence
  • Working closely with senior lawyers on more complex transactions as your experience develops
This is a broad commercial real estate role offering excellent exposure and responsibility in a collaborative team environment.

What We’re Looking For
  • A trainee solicitor due to qualify in September
  • Completion of a real estate seat during your training contract
  • Solid grounding in commercial property principles and transactions
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Confident communication skills and a commercial, client-focused approach
  • A genuine interest in building a long-term career in commercial real estate
What’s On Offer
  • High-quality, varied commercial property work
  • Structured supervision and clear development pathways
  • Early responsibility with appropriate support
  • A collaborative and approachable team culture
  • Competitive NQ salary and benefits package
This is a fantastic opportunity for a September qualifier looking to begin their post-qualification career in a respected Leeds-based commercial real estate team with strong regional presence and long-term progression prospects.
For a confidential discussion or further details, please get in touch.

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Huw Flanagan-Roberts

Associate Recruitment Consultant
0117 284 2120

huw@douglas-scott.co.uk

Huw Flanagan-Roberts is a Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having joined the team under a year ago. With a background in sales management and a design degree, Huw has a unique combination of skills that he uses to build strong relationships with clients and candidates in the legal sector. Inspired by his personal connection to law through his marriage to a corporate lawyer, he is comfortable navigating legal terminology and helping candidates and clients in their career journeys. Outside of work, Huw grew up in Wales and speaks Welsh almost fluently, a skill he enjoys using when visiting his homeland.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Real Estate and Development
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £55,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Leeds
  • Reference: 1319401

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