Commercial Property Solicitor

• 2 days from home and a genuine 9–5 culture, no long-hours expectation
• Join a growing commercial property team with a clear 5-year plan (and room to progress quickly)
• Walk into work that already exists, no pressure to bring a following

This is a team in build mode, but not from scratch.

There’s already a steady flow of work coming in (to the point they’re turning some away), and the next phase is about adding the right people to support that growth. You’ll join at a stage where you can get involved early, without the pressure of being thrown in at the deep end.

In your first few months, the focus will be on getting comfortable with the caseload and gradually building up your billings at a sensible pace. You’ll be working across a mix of commercial property matters, from straightforward transactions through to some exposure to real estate finance, with support around you but the expectation that you can hold your own.

Over time, the role opens up. The Head of Department has a clear plan for where the team is heading, and this hire is part of that. If you’re someone who wants to progress, there’s space here to grow into something more senior as the team expands.

The culture is refreshingly straightforward. No long hours, no corporate edge, no egos. People do good work, support each other, and go home at a sensible time. It’s the kind of environment where you can build your career without it taking over your life.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with 1–2 years’ PQE in Commercial Property
• Experience handling a range of commercial property matters
• Exposure to real estate finance work or an interest in developing this (Desired)
• Able to manage your own files with a reasonable level of independence
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients
• Down-to-earth, proactive and willing to get stuck in
• Positive, energetic personality with a collaborative mindset (Desired)

What you’ll be doing

• Running a commercial property caseload (lower to mid-value transactions)
• Supporting on a mix of matters including acquisitions, disposals and finance work
• Building relationships with clients and local contacts
• Attending networking events and contributing to business development
• Gradually increasing billing responsibility as your caseload grows
• Working closely with the wider team to support ongoing growth

Salary & Benefits

• Hybrid working, typically 2 days from home
• No long-hours culture, genuinely balanced working environment
• Strong job security within a long-standing regional firm
• Clear progression as part of a structured 5-year team growth plan
• Supportive, down-to-earth culture with no corporate feel
• Regular team initiatives and wellbeing-focused activities

Contact Harry Nicholls

📩 harry.nicholls@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

If you’re looking for a commercial property role where you can develop properly without burning out, Harry can talk you through what the team’s really like day-to-day.