About the team Freeths highly rated and award-winning team of over 150 real estate lawyers operate from 13 UK locations. Our Oxford Real Estate team covers every aspect of real estate work including property finance, commercial and residential development, fund management and regeneration projects. In addition, the team has a strong sector focused client base, ranging from industrial, automotive and life sciences, offering an exciting and challenging element to it’s high-quality real estate work. Patrick Whetter heads up the team in the Oxford office and is a real driving force for our Life Sciences Real Estate work, advising investors and occupiers in his day-to-day work. Patrick has an excellent reputation within the local market for having strong client relationships and he is listed as a Leading Individual in Chambers (2025 Edition), and also as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 (2024 Edition). About the role The team are in expansion mode and are looking for a further lawyer to join them. The team need an enthusiastic lawyer with a broad spectrum of experience. This role would suit a commercial property lawyer with at least 1 years’ post qualified experience, gained within a strong regional or City firm. The role can be adapted to the level of experience of the chosen candidate. Your skills and qualifications Have directly relevant previous experience and have the correct level of post qualified experience (PQE) for the role in question. To have a strong commercial acumen and understanding of the industry. A proven track record of competent financial management, ability to meet client expectations and sound case management skills. To be a self-starting, friendly individual with excellent interpersonal skills. To be able to consistently demonstrate and embody the firm’s values. Good IT skills, experience, and confidence with using case management systems, electronic time recording and general Microsoft packages. Key Expectations To work to a consistently high level and to provide an exemplary level of client service and care. Competent financial management and commercial awareness, including accurate time recording, billing, achievement of firm delivered targets and management of WIP. To contribute actively toward business development opportunities to ensure the retention of existing clients and expansion of business. To ensure at all times that you maintain up to date technical expertise. To be competent at all times in accordance with the SRA competence standards No agencies direct applications only. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team RecruitmentFreethsfreeths.co.uk. Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths. Become part of the team at Freeths. View some of our recent highlights on our website here. Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.