Real Estate Lawyer – Public Law and Projects

Company: Womble Bond Dickinson
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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

Overview

As a Real Estate solicitor in our Public Law and Projects team, you will handle a broad mix of real estate transactions with public sector elements across England. You will collaborate with national experts to support large development schemes, acquisitions, disposals, and landlord-tenant matters, while considering procurement and subsidy aspects. The role blends client-facing work with opportunities to mentor, contribute to business development, and shape solutions for socially valuable projects. You will be part of a supportive, open culture that values learning and cross-functional collaboration. This is a chance to advance your real estate practice within a nationally recognised team and

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible working
  • health and wellbeing resources
  • inclusive culture
  • full-time or part-time options
  • opportunities to mentor
  • engagement in ESG and DE&I initiatives

Responsibilities

  • handle a broad range of real estate transactions with public sector elements
  • support large-scale development schemes, acquisitions, disposals, and landlord-tenant work
  • consider procurement, subsidy, and related regulatory issues in transactions
  • build and maintain client relationships with cross-functional collaboration
  • contribute to business development and client events
  • mentor junior team members and share knowledge within the team
  • participate in knowledge sharing and maintaining expertise in the specialty area
  • work across local and national matters with opportunity for client contact

Key requirements

  • qualified solicitor with right to practice in England and Wales
  • minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
  • strong technical understanding across a broad range of real estate transactions
  • ability to work independently and manage unique transactions
  • excellent drafting and communication skills
  • ability to manage multiple deadlines and work at pace
  • willingness to engage in business development
  • positive attitude to learning and research
  • proactive and solution-oriented
  • strong collaboration and team-oriented mindset
  • client-focused communication
  • breadth of real estate transactions
  • drafting and contract interpretation
  • understanding of public sector procurement and subsidy context

Posted: September 14th, 2026