About the team Freeths’ highly rated and award-winning team of over 150 real estate lawyers operate from 13 UK locations. Our Nottingham Real Estate department is our largest in size and they cover every aspect of real estate work, including commercial development, residential land sales, investment, asset management, property finance, and regeneration projects, as well as sector focused work such as, retail and care. One of the large teams is led by partner, Jon Smart, who has an excellent reputation in the local and national market. Jon is listed as a Recommended Lawyer and recognised in the Hall of Fame in The Legal 500 (2025 edition) in Commercial Property. Jon is also ranked as a Leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2025 Edition). In addition to Jon, our National Head of Real Estate, Darren Williamson, is also based in our Nottingham office, offering expertise in fund management, retail development and commercial development work. Darren is listed as an Eminent Practitioner in Chambers and Partners (2025 Edition) and recognised as a Leading Partner in the Legal 500 (2025 Edition) for Real Estate. About the role The team is in expansion mode and are looking for an additional senior lawyer to join them and lead on new work coming into the team for new and existing clients. This role would suit a lawyer with at least 7 years’ experience gained within a strong regional or City commercial firm. The candidate must be able to manage a busy caseload, liaise directly with clients, supervise other lawyers’ work, and deliver excellent pragmatic and cost-efficient client service. Key Responsibilities Work with Jon and his team to a consistently high level and to provide an excellent level of client service and care. Competent financial management and commercial awareness, including accurate time recording, billing, fitting the job to the fee, achievement of firm delivered targets and management of WIP. To contribute actively toward business development opportunities, particularly to ensure the retention of existing clients but also help with expansion of business. To ensure at all times that you maintain up to date technical expertise and personal development. Continuously develop interpersonal and soft skills. To carry out any other such reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time. Your skills and qualifications Have directly relevant previous experience and have the correct level of post qualified experience (PQE) for the role. Have a strong commercial acumen and understanding of real estate as an asset and the industry. A proven track record of competent financial management and ability to meet client expectations. To be a self-starting, friendly individual with excellent interpersonal skills. To be able to consistently demonstrate and embody the firm’s values. No agencies. Direct applications only. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team !RecruitmentFreeths@freeths.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. We’re 1000+ Freethinkers, striving to create a better place. We’re committed to living our values – smart, bold, together – and making a positive change at every touchpoint for our colleagues, clients and communities. We’ve built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1000 colleagues, and counting. 1. Think Ambition: We’ve built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism and expertise. 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