Associate Real Estate Solicitor in Exeter

Exeter Full-Time No home office possible

Job Title: Real Estate Solicitor 4PQE +

Salary: £76,000 – 89,000

Hours: Full Time

Location: Exeter | Hybrid | 2 days in the office

Job Reference: CWS557

A top-ranked, nationally recognised Legal 500, tech savvy firm is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor to join their Exeter office. You will work on complex property transactions, including development, investment, financing, and securitisation, advising clients such as institutional investors, registered providers, developers, and public-sector bodies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and lead real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, development and financing deals.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and funding/security documentation; advise clients on due diligence findings and propose practical solutions.
Coordinate with colleagues across finance, corporate, and planning teams to ensure smooth, multi-disciplinary transactions.
Engage directly with clients, counterparties, investors, and lenders; build and maintain strong relationships.
Supervise junior colleagues, delegate tasks, and support project management.
Maintain compliance with internal procedures, file management standards, and regulatory requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Solicitor qualified (England & Wales) with ideally 4?years PQE, with relevant experience in real estate transactions, preferably including finance or development deals.
Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of real estate markets and finance structures.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple files, and collaborate with a national team.
Experience supervising junior colleagues is advantageous.