Job Description
Legal Counsel (Real Estate)
London, Hybrid Working
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Sellick Partnership is supporting a market-leading infrastructure business in the search for a Junior Counsel to join its UK legal team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior real estate solicitor to make a first move in-house, joining a high-performing, close-knit legal team with strong visibility across the business and exposure to high-volume, exciting projects.
The Junior Counsel will be responsible for:
• Managing a high-volume of end-to-end UK real estate transactions
• Drafting and negotiating property documents
• Conducting due diligence and supporting acquisitions across the portfolio
• Handling Land Registry submissions, requisitions, and post-completion processes
• Supporting internal estates and development teams with legal input and updates
• Managing contractual relationships with third-party operators (licensing agreements)
• Advising on day-to-day property issues, including operational and dispute matters
• Supporting wider corporate acquisitions and asset lifecycle management
The Ideal Experience & Skills for the Junior Counsel:
• UK-qualified solicitor with up to 2 years’ PQE
• Strong knowledge in commercial real estate (essential)
• Experience with Land Registry processes and requisitions
• Exposure to high-volume transactional work
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• A “hands-on” mindset with a willingness to learn and develop
The Junior Counsel Benefits include:
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Private health insurance
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• Group income protection
• Hybrid working (3-4 days in the office)
How to Apply:
To apply for the Junior Counsel role, please contact Alfie Paul at Sellick Partnership. Alternatively, apply via the website now and a consultant will be in touch!