Real Estate Solicitor

Real Estate Solicitor | City of London An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Solicitor to join a highly regarded Real Estate & Projects team at a well-established UK law firm with a strong national reputation in property-led development work. This role will suit a solicitor who is looking to build a long-term career in site acquisition and development, working on complex, high-profile projects for leading registered providers, developers, investors and funds. The Firm The firm is a long-standing UK practice with offices across multiple locations and a strong presence in London, consistently recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK. A market leader in social housing and regeneration, the firm also acts for private developers, institutional investors and build-to-rent operators. The business has grown significantly in recent years and offers a stable platform with clear opportunities for development and progression. The Team Real estate development sits at the core of the firm's practice. The wider property group includes a substantial number of specialist partners and lawyers acting on transactions ranging from single-site developments to major, multi-phase schemes involving thousands of units. The team is known for handling complex, high-value work that is frequently reported in the trade and national press, with several transactions receiving industry recognition and award nominations. Lawyers are encouraged to take responsibility, gain early client exposure and develop sector expertise. The Role This position focuses on site acquisition and development projects, advising clients throughout the full lifecycle of a development. You will work closely with partners on headline matters while also running your own files, giving you an excellent balance of supervision, autonomy and progression. Key aspects of the role include: - Acting on site acquisitions and disposals, including conditional contracts, options and overage arrangements - Advising on development agreements, including those with PLC housebuilders - Title review, due diligence and resolving complex title issues - Reviewing and advising on section 106 agreements, planning consents and infrastructure arrangements - Supporting larger projects such as joint ventures, regeneration schemes, leisure and care sector developments - Managing golden brick completions and post-completion matters - Advising on transactional structuring, including SDLT and VAT considerations - Supporting partners on large-scale portfolio transactions - Building strong client relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice Candidate Profile You will be: - A qualified solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE in real estate - Experienced in site acquisition and development work - A strong communicator with a client-focused approach - Commercially aware, proactive and detail-oriented - Technically strong, with excellent drafting and negotiation skills - Experience acting for registered providers, affordable housing clients or regeneration projects would be advantageous but is not essential. The Opportunity This is a genuinely attractive role for a solicitor who wants: - Exposure to high-quality development work early in their career - Direct partner support and mentoring - A clear pathway to increased responsibility and progression - Long-term stability within a growing, well-regarded real estate practice - The chance to develop a strong specialism in development-led real estate BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.