Real Estate Development Solicitor

Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor - Commercial Property (Development)

Location: Basingstoke

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Working Patterns: Full or Part time considered/Hybrid working

An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join its growing Real Estate team as a Senior Associate. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer with a strong background in development work to take on a client-facing role within a collaborative and ambitious practice.

You will advise a diverse portfolio of clients, including developers, investors, landowners, occupiers and commercial landlords, while handling a broad range of complex real estate matters. In addition to managing high-quality transactional work, you will play a key role in mentoring junior team members and supporting the continued growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant work and development transactions
• Advise clients on development projects, including land acquisitions, site assembly arrangements, promotion and option agreements, conditional contracts, overage provisions and related matters
• Conduct detailed title reviews, oversee due diligence exercises, negotiate enquiries and prepare comprehensive reports for clients and lenders
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial property documentation, including leases, licences, agreements for lease, sale contracts and transfer documentation
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing commercially focused legal advice and identifying opportunities for further work
• Support business development initiatives through networking, client meetings, pitches and market engagement activities
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, trainees and support staff, providing guidance and technical support where required

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with approximately 5+ years' PQE gained within commercial property
• Strong experience handling landlord and tenant matters alongside commercial acquisitions and disposals
• Demonstrable experience advising on development-related transactions, including options, promotion agreements, overage arrangements, conditional contracts, site assembly and land acquisitions
• Experience acting for developers, landowners, investors, landlords, tenants and/or property investment businesses
• Solid understanding of commercial real estate finance and development structures
• Ability to independently manage transactions from instruction through to completion
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior legal professionals
• Commercially aware with an interest in business development and practice growth

This position offers the opportunity to join a respected team with a strong development practice, working on high-quality matters for an established client base while enjoying genuine opportunities for progression.

My client is eager to shortlist for interviews ASAP.

Please send your CV confidentially by applying on-line immediately or contact Chris Rodriguez at G2 Legal.

(Please note salary is just a guide, depends on the experience of the candidate).