Solicitor / Associate – Commercial Real Estate | National Real Estate Team 
Newcastle upon Tyne 

I’m currently working on an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor or Associate to join a leading Commercial Real Estate team within a highly regarded national law firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a 2–5 PQE real estate lawyer to join a collaborative cross-office team with a focus on development, corporate occupier work and non-health public sector projects.

The wider real estate group is one of the largest in the UK, offering exposure to a diverse and high-quality client base including developers, corporates, funds, government departments, universities and public sector bodies.

The role will involve:

• Working on a wide range of commercial real estate transactions
• Supporting senior lawyers on large-scale and high-value development projects
• Acting on landlord and tenant matters, acquisitions and disposals
• Advising corporate occupiers and public sector clients
• Leading on transactions (with supervision and support)
• Acting as a key client contact on day-to-day matters
• Ensuring compliance with client protocols and internal processes
• Supporting business development and client relationship initiatives
• Collaborating with colleagues across planning, construction, procurement and corporate teams

The ideal candidate will:

• Be 2–5 years PQE
• Have strong commercial real estate experience from a national or regional firm
• Have experience across acquisitions, disposals and landlord & tenant work
• Be commercially minded and solutions-focused
• Be confident managing matters with increasing autonomy
• Have strong communication and client relationship skills
• Enjoy working in a collaborative, team-focused environment

This opportunity offers:

• High-quality, varied and complex real estate work
• Exposure to major national projects and clients
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
• Strong supervision and support
• Flexible and hybrid working
• A supportive and well-established national platform

If you’d be interested in hearing more or having a confidential discussion, please feel free to message Beth Livings at QED Legal for more information.