Real Estate Lawyer (Finance & Investment)

We pride ourselves on our exceptional client service, and sector insights. With an impressive client base that includes regional and national investors, developers, landowners, funders and public sector regeneration bodies, we can offer the right candidate an unrivaled variety and quality of work. Our national presence spans eight locations, and our wider Real Estate team offers exciting opportunities for growth and engagement.

What is the role?

As a Real Estate Lawyer within the Newcastle contingent of our national team, you’ll play a pivotal role in handling diverse commercial real estate investment and asset management matters. You’ll also provide crucial support on larger real estate finance and corporate support transactions. The team is fast growing and provides a supportive environment, allowing you to quickly immerse yourself in high‑quality work and develop your skills.

What does the ideal candidate look like?

We’re keen to see applications from enthusiastic real estate lawyers who have had exposure to complex real estate work. You will need experience collaborating on real estate investment projects, drafting and reviewing legal documents related to asset management, acquisitions, disposals and real estate finance transactions, and some knowledge of development work would be helpful. Ultimately you must have the ability to deliver a first‑class service to our clients. You’ll be a lawyer who is excited about working in a busy and supportive environment. Excellent drafting skills, a sense of commercial pragmatism, a bright mind and a strong team ethos to help further develop the team’s client base are important for this role.

Minimum criteria

• A legal qualification with 4+ years post admission experience.
• Experience of working on real estate finance transactions.
• Experience gained from working as part of a team on complex transactions.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge gained in the key areas of focus.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.