Real Estate Solicitor

Weightmans

  • Newcastle
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Our national Real Estate team provides a complete range of legal and advisory services on all aspects of commercial property to an excellent and diverse client base. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative and high performing, busy team which offers substantial client contact. Our focus is on delivering a first class service to our clients. We offer a comprehensive in house training and development programme.We advise on a broad range of commercial property, development and regeneration work, landlord and tenant, property management, funding arrangements and corporate support work. Our clients range from major retailers, leisure operators, national and regional developers, Registered Providers (including FTSE housebuilders), local authorities, universities, energy and healthcare providers and PLC commercial lenders. We have been involved in a range of projects from £100 million city centre regeneration schemes to smaller bespoke ventures.We are currently recruiting for a Real Estate Solicitor 0-4 YRS PQE to join our Real Estate team. The applicant should have a good grounding in general commercial property work, sound technical skills commensurate with level of experience, and attention to detail.We are currently recruiting for a Real Estate Solicitor/Associate 0-4 YRS 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
  • 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.
#INDHIGHAbout YouAs the role is varied we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:
  • 0 - 4 years PQE experience is preferred
  • Experience of and keen interest in real estate work
  • Excellent teamwork skills
  • Strong academics and technical knowledge
  • 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
Why work for usCome and join our 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: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

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