Commercial Real Estate Solicitor (1-3 PQE) – Bournemouth

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Bournemouth
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will join a busy, reputable commercial real estate team within a regional law firm on the South Coast. You will handle a varied caseload across property acquisitions, disposals, and real estate finance, while supporting lenders and investors. You’ll work closely with developers, investors and occupiers, managing leases and landlord/tenant matters and exploring niche pension scheme transactions. The position emphasizes client relationship management, business development, and contributing to the practice’s growth and reputation.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid working
  • Structured career progression with ongoing training and mentoring
  • Friendly, collaborative environment
  • Work-life balance focus

Responsibilities

  • Advise on acquisition and disposal of commercial property
  • Support real estate finance matters for lenders and borrowers
  • Handle landlord and tenant work including drafting and negotiating leases, renewals, licences and assignments
  • Develop niche expertise in pension schemes (SIPPs and SASSs)
  • Engage in client relationship management and business development to support firm growth

Key requirements

  • 1-3 years’ PQE with solid CRE experience
  • Ability to manage a range of property transactions with confidence
  • Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management
  • Experience in development or investment work would be beneficial but not essential
  • Strong communication
  • Relationship-building
  • Attention to detail
  • Commercial property transactions
  • Real estate finance
  • Drafting leases and related landlord/tenant documents

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Posted: September 30th, 2026