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Posted 20 July, 2026

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer

Origin Legal
Chelmsford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer | Chelmsford / Hybrid

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Top 50, award winning, national law firm with over 700 lawyers nationally wishes to recruit a newly or recently qualified Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in their Chelmsford office.

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Due to continued growth, are looking to add a Solicitor/Associate to assist with a busy caseload within the Charity Real Estate team which comprises of two senior lawyers who specialise in advising charities and other not-for-profit organisations on their land and property dealings.

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The Role:

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This role offers the opportunity for one-on-one learning and mentoring but also plenty of scope for you to work with colleagues across the firm and make the role your own, with a clear path for career advancement.

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Your responsibilities:

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  • Buying and selling property for investment or occupational purposes
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  • Landlord and tenant issues for charities and not for profits
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  • Strategic development
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  • Compliance with charity law in the context of land and property
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  • Collaborative work on complex projects with the Charities team, such as the property aspects of charity mergers, incorporations, restructures and closures
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About You:

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  • Qualified Solicitor
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  • NQ - 4 years' PQE
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  • Experience within a strong regional, national or City firm
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  • Experience in some or all of the following real estate areas; Commercial landlord and tenant work, Investment and asset management, General commercial property development
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  • Experience of acting for banks and/or borrowers in secured lending matters
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  • Knowledge of providing property support as part of corporate transactions
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  • No prior experience of charity law is necessary as this can be taught.
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Salary and Benefits:

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  • 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (rising to 30 days)
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  • Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
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  • Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
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  • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
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  • Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
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  • Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
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  • Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
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  • Paid CSR Day
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  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
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  • Subsidised gym membership
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  • Electric car scheme
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  • Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
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  • Dress for your Day Policy
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Apply Now:

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