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Real Estate Lawyer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Newcastle

AI generated summary

  • You must have expertise in real estate law, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to handle complex transactions. Experience with contracts and property regulations is essential.
  • You will advise clients on real estate transactions, draft and negotiate contracts, conduct due diligence, and ensure compliance with regulations while managing legal risks and facilitating closings.

Requirements

  • We're keen to see applications from enthusiastic real estate lawyers who've had exposure to complex real estate work. You'll need some experience of collaborating on real estate investment projects, drafting and reviewing legal documents related to asset management, acquisitions and dispositions, contributing legal advice on property development, assisting in the due diligence process for real estate transactions and ultimately delivering a first-class service to our clients,
  • You'll be a lawyer who is excited at the prospect of working in a busy and supportive environment. Excellent drafting skills, a sense of commercial pragmatism, a bright mind and a strong team ethos to help further develop the team's client base is important for this role. Business development is important for all of our lawyers, and you will be able to contribute to the growth of the team by assisting with the organisation of client events, writing articles for our website and other marketing activities.
  • To be successful in this role you'll need as a minimum:
  • A legal qualification with 2+ year's post admission experience.
  • Experience of working on development transactions.
  • Experience gained from working as part of a team on complex transactions.
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge gained in this area of law.

Responsibilities

  • As a Real Estate Lawyer within our national team, you'll play a pivotal role in handling diverse commercial real estate development and investment projects and asset management matters. You'll also provide crucial support on larger real estate transactions. Our team is dynamic and busy, allowing you to quickly immerse yourself in high-quality work alongside local and national clients.

FAQs

What is the role of a Real Estate Lawyer in your firm?**

The Real Estate Lawyer will handle diverse commercial real estate development and investment projects as well as asset management matters. The role involves providing support on larger real estate transactions within a dynamic team, allowing for engagement in high-quality work alongside local and national clients. **Question: What qualifications are required for this Real Estate Lawyer position?** **Answer:** A minimum legal qualification with 2+ years of post-admission experience is required. Additionally, candidates should have experience working on development transactions and collaborating as part of a team on complex transactions, demonstrating knowledge in this area of law. **Question: What type of experience is preferred for applicants?** **Answer:** We are looking for enthusiastic real estate lawyers who have exposure to complex real estate work, including collaboration on investment projects, drafting and reviewing legal documents related to asset management, acquisitions and dispositions, and contributing legal advice on property development. **Question: What skills are important for success in this role?** **Answer:** Essential skills include excellent drafting abilities, a sense of commercial pragmatism, a bright mind, and a strong team ethos. Candidates should also be capable of contributing to business development by organizing client events and participating in marketing activities. **Question: How does your firm support employee well-being?** **Answer:** The firm prioritizes an open culture and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We have various resources and initiatives aimed at supporting health and well-being, and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, whether full-time or part-time. **Question: Is your recruitment process inclusive and accessible?** **Answer:** Yes, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to inform our recruitment team. **Question: Are there opportunities for professional development and involvement in business growth?** **Answer:** Yes, we provide opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment. Business development is important, and lawyers are encouraged to engage in client events, write articles for the firm's website, and participate in other marketing initiatives to help grow the team’s client base. **Question: What is the firm's stance on diversity and inclusion?** **Answer:** The firm values diversity and inclusion and has initiatives in place to support this. We have a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Group that works with colleague networks to foster an environment where differences are valued across various dimensions, including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and abilities.

The Transatlantic Law Firm Close to Home

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Womble Bond Dickinson is a transatlantic law firm, providing high-quality legal experience and outstanding personal service to a wide range of regional, national and international clients from key locations across the United Kingdom and United States. Our UK offices are based in Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Newcastle, Plymouth and Southampton. We advance and protect our clients’ interests from both sides of the Atlantic, with hands-on, switched-on legal advice, outstanding personal service and exceptional value. We particularly focus on twelve key sectors: Energy and Natural Resources, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Public, Government Services and Third Sector; Real Estate, Retail and Hospitality, Transport; Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals, Technology and Private Wealth. Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP is a separate legal entity of Womble Bond Dickinson (International) Limited, operating as an independent law firm.