The firm We are BDB Pitmans, recognised for our market-leading expertise in infrastructure. We also specialise in real estate, energy, technology, transport as well as corporate and commercial matters, private wealth, employment, and public and charity law. With offices in London, Cambridge, Reading and Southampton, we have a team of over 420 experts dedicated to making a clear and positive difference, with the legal precision we are known for. At BDB Pitmans, we care about helping shape what’s important to people and society. Working constructively with our colleagues and clients and by explaining things clearly in a friendly and approachable way. ED&I At BDB Pitmans, our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion sits at the heart of who we are as a firm as we are passionate about ensuring we create a work environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and fully supported to be themselves. Our ED&I work, though, goes beyond how we work with our colleagues. Our firm values – we act with respect, we work in partnership, and we find solutions – are deeply embedded in ED&I principles, and heavily inform how we approach client relationships, as well as external partnerships. The team The Private Real Estate team provides high quality advice and service to private clients, trusts and family offices in connection with their real estate affairs. It works closely where appropriate with other specialists in the Firm, including in particular Private Client, Family and Commercial Real Estate lawyers to achieve that aim. The London Private Real Estate team includes prominent Legal 500, Chambers HNW and Spears ranked partners advising across the residential, leasehold enfranchisement and rural property spheres. Recruitment for this role is with a view to long term progression of a busy and established team and presents a real opportunity for career progression. The opportunity The focus of this role will be to assist with a varied caseload of residential property matters acting for HNW individuals, their companies, family offices and trusts. The role will be based in the London office and will cover all manner of residential property matters with particular focus on: • High value freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals • Remortgages • Block management including license for alterations • Leasehold enfranchisement • New build sales and purchases including off plan purchases Who we are looking for 5PQE residential property solicitor with solid residential property sale and acquisition experience including familiarity with new build and off plan transactions A strong grounding in leasehold enfranchisement and landlord and tenant Demonstrable technical expertise, proficiency in drafting and research skills Comfortable in running transactions effectively with experience of acting for domestic and international high net worth clients Strong communication and interpersonal skills Able to work independently with minimal supervision Team player with proven ability to work collaboratively with professionals of other disciplines (tax advisors, accountants, agents etc) Enthusiasm for working in a client-facing position and comfortable adapting to a client’s needs Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality legal services Desire and ability to develop business Organised and self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude and flexible approach Some experience of supervising junior staff desirable