We're seeking a driven solicitor to join our Cambridge Real Estate team, working with experts on varied commercial property matters.
The role
We're seeking a talented and motivated solicitor to join our Real Estate National Service Line (NSL), based in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and lawyers on a broad spectrum of commercial property matters.
You'll be supporting partners Jo Davies and Sarah Cooke and their teams, contributing to high-quality work for a prestigious client base that includes Oxbridge colleges, developers, corporate occupiers with multi-site portfolios, institutional investors, family trusts, private offices, and global investment funds. Our work encourages long-term, rewarding relationships with clients and their advisors.
As part of our collaborative, firm-wide NSL—led by Vincenzo Maggio and supported by professional support lawyers—you'll also engage with colleagues across other offices, working on cross-team projects and delivering exceptional service to our clients.
The person
You will be newly qualified to 2 years PQE or equivalent experience in real estate work (commercial property), gained in a large regional or City law firm.
The ideal candidate will hold a degree or equivalent qualification, demonstrate strong technical ability, and possess excellent written English with clear, logical drafting skills. They should be detail-oriented, well-organised, and capable of managing time and matters effectively. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the flexibility to work across multiple teams. Experience in property management and development is desirable.
The activities
Areas Of Work Include
* Property investment acquisitions and disposals acting for both buyers and sellers.
* Acting for landlords and tenants in connection with the grant of new business leases on existing and newly constructed properties.
* Property due diligence in support of real estate finance and corporate transactions.
* General management work to include dealing with:
* surrenders
* asset management licences
* easements
* lease renewals
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Benefits
As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.
Pre employment screening
If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.
*The firm*
Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.
We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision – achieving more for clients.
By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase
Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.
* We're ambitious - We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work
* We're open - We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right
* We care - We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
* We collaborate - We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done – together
*And finally*
Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.
To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website .