Real Estate Solicitor

Real Estate Solicitor (2+ PQE) - Energy & Natural Resources
Southampton | Top-Tier Firm | National Real Estate Practice | Strategic Growth Opportunity

This leading UK law firm boasts one of the country's most respected Real Estate practices, comprising over 200 fee earners across 8 national locations. As a solicitor you will work alongside experienced partners, including Legal 500-ranked experts in commercial property and the energy sector. While benefiting from the infrastructure and resources of a large firm, the team retains a collaborative, approachable culture that consistently delivers high-quality, commercially focused advice that clients trust.

The Southampton office is now seeking a Real Estate Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE, ideally with experience or interest in Energy and Natural Resources, to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-profile energy and infrastructure transactions within a forward-thinking, supportive environment that actively promotes innovation, flexibility, and personal development.

The Role

You will be part of the national Real Estate team, with a focus on energy, infrastructure, and natural resources projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on real estate aspects of major energy and infrastructure transactions, including renewable energy projects (solar, wind, battery storage), utilities, and natural resources
• Supporting developers, investors, and funders on the acquisition, development, and management of energy sites
• Managing land rights issues such as easements, option and lease agreements, grid connection arrangements, and access rights
• Acting for landowners and developers on land assembly and strategic land matters
• Working closely with planning, environmental, construction, and corporate colleagues on cross-disciplinary matters
• Leading transactions and supervising junior lawyers, while playing a key role in business development across the South Coast and nationally

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 2+ years' PQE in Real Estate
• Experience or a strong interest in Energy and Natural Resources or infrastructure-led real estate work
• Solid technical grounding in commercial property law, ideally gained at a city or leading regional firm
• Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach
• Confidence in managing client relationships and contributing to business development
• A team-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for mentoring colleagues and contributing to the firm's growth

Benefits & Opportunities

• Join one of the UK's leading Real Estate practices with a dedicated focus on energy and infrastructure
• Exposure to complex, high-value transactions for blue-chip and global clients
• Clear, structured career progression and opportunities for internal promotion
• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance & Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme & Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest-free season ticket loans & cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in the office)
• Part-time, condensed hours, and term-time working considered
• Inclusive firm culture backed by active DEI initiatives and wellbeing programmes (e.g. Mindful Business Charter)

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact 0203 865 2113.