Job Description

We're working with a top tier Legal 500 firm, with a strong reputation across the South West. We've placed candidates here before and consistently received excellent feedback on the firm's supportive culture, collaborative environment, high-quality work, and clear internal progression opportunities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career and handle a diverse range of transactions, provide expert legal advice, and grow their career within a team that values development, collaboration, and real work-life balance within a modern, forward thinking tech focused law firm.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a caseload of real estate transactions (acquisitions, disposals, leases/licences) across the portfolio, with a focus on health & social care assets. Support from senior management, partners, secretaries and paralegals.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, building relationships with clients, operators, and external partners to grow the real estate portfolio.
• Develop and execute estate strategies to optimise portfolio performance, service delivery, growth, and diversification opportunities.
• Conduct property due diligence, ensuring compliance with regulatory, planning, and operational requirements.
• Identify and deliver alternative uses or income-generating opportunities, including redevelopment, community, or sustainability projects.
• Oversee portfolio performance, asset utilisation, and collaborate with internal teams and external advisors on projects.
• Prepare business cases, reports, and analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure governance, risk management, and compliance across all estate activities.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales, ideally with at least 4 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong commercial property background, preferably with experience in health and social care, though not essential.
• Proven track record in business development with the ability to identify and win new clients or opportunities.
• Personable, collaborative, and motivated, with a strong drive to succeed and progress within the firm.

IN RETURN:

• Bonus structure
• Career development - clear structure upon joining the firm tailored to you.
• At least 25 days holiday + bank holiday + Christmas off + buy or sell 1 week
• Life assurance policy
• Additional enhanced family leave.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements with a focus on work life balance. At least 2 days in the office a week.
• On site Cafe.
• Large kitchen area.
• Rooftop terrace - regular social events
• On site gym and showers.
• Quiet / focus pods.
• Discounted legal services
• Loads more!

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk or apply below.
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