• Location: Exeter
  • Reference Number: LSW6606

Legal Southwest Ltd

Are you a Commercial Real Estate Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a passion for delivering exceptional client service? Our client, a highly respected and employee-owned law firm, is seeking a talented professional with 2+ years PQE to join their specialist Commercial Real Estate team.

The Role: As part of the Commercial Real Estate team, you will work with a diverse range of business types across sectors such as leisure and tourism, retail, food and drink, healthcare, and professional services. Key responsibilities include:

  • Handling landlord and tenant matters, including leases, licences to assign, surrenders, and assignments.
  • Managing sales and purchases of owner-occupied properties and related secured lending transactions.
  • Overseeing sales and purchases of investment property.
  • Engaging in business development activities, such as attending networking events.

About You:

  • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE in commercial real estate or a related area.
  • Genuine interest in commercial real estate with a desire to develop your expertise.
  • Commercially aware and committed to delivering exceptional client service.
  • Flexible and able to work well in a team environment.
  • Organised, accurate, proactive, and able to meet deadlines under pressure.

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Employee ownership with an equal share in annual profits.
  • Hybrid working model, supporting work/life balance.
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and your birthday), private medical insurance, group life assurance, and access to a comprehensive range of wellbeing support.
  • Three additional days’ paid leave to support good causes.

Why Join Our Client? Our client is more than just a law firm — they are a community. As the UK’s first major employee-owned law firm and a Certified B Corporation™, they put people first, creating an environment where everyone is empowered to thrive. Their reputation for excellence is nationally recognised, with a focus on making a positive impact on their clients, colleagues, and communities.

Apply Now: Ready to take the next step in your legal career? Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and ambitions.

We look forward to helping you find your next opportunity.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.

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