Job Description

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Description

We're looking for a Real Estate Solicitor to join our collaborative team. You'll work with a broad range of clients and take responsibility for a diverse and interesting workload, including acquisitions, disposals, lending, and leasing. From the start, you'll be involved in client relationships, contribute to business development, and play an active role in delivering projects--supported by a team that values learning, inclusion, and shared success.###

Key Responsibilities

Support a diverse range of clients across the commercial, charity, education, sport, and retail sectors, with a focus on the not-for-profit space Take early responsibility for matters, with direct client contact and active involvement in business development Manage a varied caseload including acquisitions, disposals, secured lending, and commercial leasing Carry out title due diligence and report on freehold and leasehold titles (including unregistered land), replies to enquiries, and search results Draft and negotiate leases, contracts, transfer deeds, and certificates of title (experience helpful but not essential) Work both independently and collaboratively, with increasing autonomy as your experience grows Contribute to larger projects, including charity mergers and corporate or asset acquisitions Prioritise effectively across multiple matters, using a practical and solutions-focused approach


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About You

A UK-qualified solicitor with 1-18 months' post-qualification experience. Technically strong with a clear and accessible writing style. Able to manage multiple matters and prioritise tasks with varying urgency. Practical and solutions-focused, particularly when advising clients with limited budgets. Eager to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and sector partners. Enthusiastic about developing your expertise in a firm that aligns with your values. Proactive, adaptable, and motivated by working in a collaborative, purpose-led environment.
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Why Join Us

Impact-Driven Purpose:

We align profit with social purpose to create lasting positive impact for our people, communities, and planet.

Committed to the Climate:

Through our Climate Programme, we reduce environmental impact and drive a just transition to net zero.

Championing Inclusion:

We foster a diverse, inclusive culture where creativity and innovation thrive.

Flexible and Hybrid Working:

Our hybrid model supports balance, with part-time options and at least two office days weekly.

Progressive Benefits:

We offer green pensions, IVF support, private healthcare, and more for your well-being and growth.###

About Bates Wells

At Bates Wells, we're not the average law firm. We believe that actions speak louder than words. We strive to do the right thing as a business and to help our clients make a positive impact on their people and society.