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Dentons

Senior Lawyer

Dentons

. Manage a varied portfolio of commercial real estate matters for significant clients .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing commercial real estate matters, including drafting and negotiating leases and contracts, while effectively building relationships with clients and stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing legal technology and AI to enhance service delivery and improve operational processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
England & Wales Solicitor Qualification6+ Years PQE In Commercial Real EstateStrong Drafting And Reviewing SkillsExcellent Organisational And Matter-Management SkillsProactive Problem-Solving And Relationship-Building

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Hard Skills
Commercial Real Estate ExperienceLease And Licence DraftingLegal AnalysisFile ManagementStatus ReportingFinancial AwarenessRisk EscalationMatter ManagementPortfolio-Based Property WorkEstate Management
Soft Skills
Attention To DetailAbility To Work AutonomouslyConfidence In Client RelationshipsProactive ApproachMentoring And Supporting Team Members
Tools & Technologies
AIWorkflow ToolsLegal TechnologyData Management
Certifications & Qualifications
England & Wales Solicitor Qualification
Industry Keywords
Commercial Real EstateLandlord And TenantMulti-Site SectorsRetailRestaurantInfrastructureEnergyElectric Vehicle Roll-Out

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage a varied portfolio of commercial real estate matters for significant clients
  • Build trusted, long-term relationships with client legal teams, property teams and business stakeholders
  • Draft, review and negotiate leases, licences, property contracts, title documentation and other real estate documents
  • Advise on freehold and leasehold matters from landlord and tenant perspectives
  • Manage multiple matters and workstreams, prioritising deadlines and keeping clients informed
  • Maintain matter discipline through file management, status reporting, financial awareness and risk escalation
  • Coordinate clients, counterparties, colleagues and stakeholders through completion
  • Determine when to resolve matters independently and when to involve specialist lawyers
  • Support and help develop junior lawyers, paralegals and team members
  • Collaborate with Dentons Helix and the wider Real Estate practice
  • Use AI, workflow tools, legal technology and data to improve delivery and client outcomes
  • Improve processes, templates, playbooks, reporting and matter management
  • Identify opportunities to broaden client support
  • Contribute to Dentons Helix as a technology-enabled legal delivery model

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Qualification as an England & Wales solicitor or equivalent
  • Around 6+ years’ PQE or equivalent relevant experience in commercial real estate
  • Strong commercial real estate experience, particularly landlord and tenant, estate management or portfolio-based property work
  • Strong drafting, reviewing and legal analysis skills
  • Ability to provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice
  • Excellent organisational and matter-management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities
  • Proactive approach to anticipating issues, agreeing priorities, identifying next steps and driving progress
  • Strong attention to detail and disciplined approach to deadlines, administration, tracking and reporting
  • Confidence building direct relationships with clients, the Helix team and stakeholders
  • Ability to work autonomously and recognise when escalation or specialist input is needed
  • Curiosity about technology and willingness to use AI and other legal tools
  • Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring junior team members helpful but not essential
  • Experience in retail, restaurant, infrastructure, energy, electric vehicle roll-out or other multi-site sectors helpful but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible, remote working model
  • Different working patterns discussed where compatible with the role, team and clients
  • Access to specialist expertise, training and mentoring
  • Inclusive culture and equal opportunities
  • Flexible working conversations welcomed
  • Disability Confident Scheme
  • Workplace adjustments or support during the application process
  • Direct client relationships and significant matter ownership