Real Estate Lawyer

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading international law firm with a well‑established Real Estate practice in the South of England. The team is looking to hire a junior Real Estate Associate to join its Southampton office as part of continued growth.

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The role

You will work as part of a collaborative and highly regarded real estate team advising a broad client base that includes developers, investors, funds, lenders, and corporates. The work is varied and provides strong exposure to high‑quality commercial real estate matters.

Typical responsibilities will include

• Acting on acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold property
• Supporting on landlord and tenant matters including leases, agreements for lease, and renewals
• Assisting with property aspects of financing and corporate transactions
• Carrying out title review, due diligence, and reporting
• Managing elements of transactions with appropriate supervision

Candidate profile

• England and Wales qualified solicitor or qualifying in 2026
• NQ to 2 years’ post‑qualification experience in commercial real estate
• Experience gained from a recognised real estate team, either private practice or in‑house
• Strong drafting skills and attention xwzovoh to detail
• Commercial, pragmatic approach with a willingness to take responsibility

What this role offers

• High‑quality real estate work with a strong regional and national client base
• Supportive team with a clear commitment to training and development at junior level
• Good balance of responsibility and supervision
• Competitive salary and benefits package for the regional market