Commercial Property Lawyer Vacancy, Cambridge/Milton Keynes

POSITION: Commercial Property Lawyer

Location: Cambridge/Milton Keynes

Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Office

Salary: Exceptional

Reference: RL1037

Key Details:

The Firm

The Real Estate department is recognised as a Leading Legal 500 (2024 edition) team in Commercial Property. They manage a diverse portfolio of clients across sectors such as Education, Healthcare, and Leisure, and plays a pivotal role in supporting secured lending projects and corporate banking transactions.

The Role

Due to increasing client demand, the team is expanding and seeking a lawyer with 1–6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join their dynamic practice. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer with a solid foundation in real estate, potentially with experience in commercial concessions and contracts, particularly within the transport and warehousing sectors. The successful candidate will be expected to manage a busy caseload and deliver high-quality client service with minimal supervision. Flexibility is key, as the role will involve supporting the wider team across various workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Service: Consistently provide high levels of client service and care.
• Financial Management: Exhibit strong financial management skills, including accurate time recording, billing, and achieving firm-delivered targets.
• Business Development: Actively contribute to business development efforts, ensuring client retention and the expansion of the firm's business.
• Technical Expertise: Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and expertise in real estate law.
• Personal Development: Take responsibility for your own personal development, including the continuous enhancement of interpersonal and soft skills.
• SRA Competence: Operate competently in accordance with SRA competence standards.
• Additional Tasks: Perform any other reasonable tasks as required to support the team.



Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant Experience: Directly relevant experience in real estate, with the appropriate level of PQE.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of commercial property law and the client’s industry.
• Financial Management: Proven track record in financial management, meeting client expectations, and effective case management.
• IT Proficiency: Confident use of IT systems, including case management systems, electronic time recording, and general Microsoft Office applications.
• Interpersonal Skills: Friendly, self-starting individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Firm Values: Ability to consistently demonstrate and embody the firm’s values.

What’s on Offer

This position offers the chance to work within a reputable team, with opportunities for career development and the chance to work on diverse and challenging projects. If you have a strong commercial focus, excellent client management skills, and are looking to advance your career within a leading regional or City firm, this role could be the perfect fit.

For more information on this opportunity or similar roles in the region, please contact Peter Dunne at RAMPLING LEGAL for a confidential discussion: peter.dunne@ramplinglegal.com

At RAMPLING LEGAL, our consultants are available to discuss the role, caseload, working patterns, firm culture, compensation, benefits, and the reasons for recruiting, as well as any future plans. Our team at RAMPLING LEGAL operates a mix of office and remote work, and we are accessible outside of regular office hours.