234 Property Market jobs in the United Kingdom

CLASS UNDERWRITER: INTERNATIONAL OPEN MARKET PROPERTY

LOCATION: LONDON

This career opportunity is available at Santam Syndicate 1918 for an

Class Underwriter: International Open Market Property who will be based in the UK & have right to work in the UK.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Class Underwriter – International Open Market Property to lead and manage an International property insurance portfolio. This role is responsible for delivering profitable growth, overseeing underwriting performance, and supporting broker relationships across both large commercial and/or mid-market property risks. You will play a key role in developing underwriting strategy, ensuring portfolio health, and driving innovation in the book.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE?

Key Responsibilities:

Underwriting & Risk Assessment:

• Assess, underwrite, and price new and existing property risks in line with syndicate underwriting philosophies and authority limits.
• Drafting and agreeing the underwriting philosophy and appetite with the Active Underwriter.
• Analyse exposures, coverage requirements, and terms to determine appropriate risk appetite and pricing.
• Act as both a leader setting market terms and also a follower providing accretive capacity behind credible Lloyd’s leaders.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Broker & Client Engagement:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients across various territories outside of North America.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to secure profitable business.
• Deliver responsive service and technical support, enhancing the syndicate’s market reputation and profile
• Travel where required to market conferences and client trips to improve relationships and ensure alignment.

Portfolio Management:

• Monitor portfolio performance and trends, providing insight to support underwriting strategy.
• Identify opportunities for growth and remediation within the book.
• Contribute to reinsurance and risk appetite discussions.

Collaboration & Development:

• Work closely with underwriting, claims, actuarial, and pricing teams to ensure alignment and data integrity.
• Contribute to product development, wording reviews, and process improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior underwriters or assistants, where applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Degree
• 10+ Years Experience
• Experience underwriting and managing International Open Market business in the Lloyd’s market.
• Solid knowledge of property risks, policy wordings, and regulatory environment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly with brokers and clients.
• Proficiency in relevant underwriting systems and Microsoft Office.
• Progress toward professional qualifications (e.g. ACII) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectation
• Relating and networking
• Analyses
• Applying expertise and technology
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem Solving
• Negotiating
• Business Acumen/Knowledge
• Business Analysis

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Drives results
• Recognised personal reputation
• Deciding and initiating action
• Leading and supervising
• Collaborates
• Client focus
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Cultivates innovation
• Strategic decision making
• Analytical thinking
• Influencing/ gaining commitment
• Business acumen
• Coaching and development

WHO WE ARE:

Santam syndicate 1918 is a new wholly owned and capitalised entity of Santam Insurance, the largest insurance company in South Africa with a 107 year heritage. 1918 is strategically important in expanding and developing Santam’s international footprint, through access to the London market talent, distribution network and Lloyd’s global insurance and reinsurance licenses.

Our syndicate is a London managed and run business, with a strong, experienced leadership team, focused on underwriting discipline, whilst allowing our teams to feel empowered and accountable for their actions. We are building a collaborative team where underwriting, claims, actuarial and other functions work closely, to help achieve superior underwriting results.

At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with the aim to create an inclusive workforce.

CLASS UNDERWRITER: NORTH AMERICAN OPEN MARKET PROPERTY

LOCATION: LONDON

This career opportunity is available at Santam Syndicate 1918 for an Class Underwriter: North American Open Market Property who will be based in the UK & have right to work in the UK.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Class Underwriter – North American Open Market Property to lead and manage a North American property insurance portfolio. This role is responsible for delivering profitable growth, overseeing underwriting performance, and supporting broker relationships across both large commercial and/or mid-market property risks. You will play a key role in developing underwriting strategy, ensuring portfolio health, and driving innovation in the book.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE?

Key Responsibilities:

Underwriting & Risk Assessment:

• Assess, underwrite, and price new and existing property risks in line with syndicate underwriting philosophies and authority limits.
• Drafting and agreeing the underwriting philosophy and appetite with the Active Underwriter.
• Analyse exposures, coverage requirements, and terms to determine appropriate risk appetite and pricing.
• Act as both a leader setting market terms and also a follower providing accretive capacity behind credible Lloyd’s leaders.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Broker & Client Engagement:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients across North America.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to secure profitable business.
• Deliver responsive service and technical support, enhancing the syndicate’s market reputation and profile
• Travel where required to market conferences and client trips to improve relationships and ensure alignment.

Portfolio Management:

• Monitor portfolio performance and trends, providing insight to support underwriting strategy.
• Identify opportunities for growth and remediation within the book.
• Contribute to reinsurance and risk appetite discussions.

Collaboration & Development:

• Work closely with underwriting, claims, actuarial, and pricing teams to ensure alignment and data integrity.
• Contribute to product development, wording reviews, and process improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior underwriters or assistants, where applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Degree
• 10+ Years Experience
• Experience underwriting and managing International Open Market business in the Lloyd’s market.
• Solid knowledge of property risks, policy wordings, and regulatory environment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly with brokers and clients.
• Proficiency in relevant underwriting systems and Microsoft Office.
• Progress toward professional qualifications (e.g. ACII) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectation
• Relating and networking
• Analyses
• Applying expertise and technology
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem Solving
• Negotiating
• Business Acumen/Knowledge
• Business Analysis

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Drives results
• Recognised personal reputation
• Deciding and initiating action
• Leading and supervising
• Collaborates
• Client focus
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Cultivates innovation
• Strategic decision making
• Analytical thinking
• Influencing/ gaining commitment
• Business acumen
• Coaching and development

WHO WE ARE:

Santam syndicate 1918 is a new wholly owned and capitalised entity of Santam Insurance, the largest insurance company in South Africa with a 107-year heritage. 1918 is strategically important in expanding and developing Santam’s international footprint, through access to the London market talent, distribution network and Lloyd’s global insurance and reinsurance licenses.

Our syndicate is a London managed and run business, with a strong, experienced leadership team, focused on underwriting discipline, whilst allowing our teams to feel empowered and accountable for their actions. We are building a collaborative team where underwriting, claims, actuarial and other functions work closely, to help achieve superior underwriting results.

At Santam Group we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with the aim to create an inclusive workforce.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a real estate paralegal to join a highly acclaimed Brighton based law firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting an experienced fee-earner and dealing with high quality work.

Daily duties will include assisting in the running of live files, in addition to supporting solicitors in all aspects of conveyancing transactions, from instructions through to post completion. The work involves liaising with all parties and providing administrative and legal assistance throughout the conveyancing process. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is passionate about building a career in property law.

Applicants will have completed a law degree or equivalent and will bring with them previous conveyancing experience within a legal environment. You must be confident and competent to work to timescales, be able to use your initiative and possess the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Please get in touch with your CV for full details.

Absolute Law Recruitment are working with a Top 20 Legal 500 Law firm based in London who are seeking a Partner to join their Real Estate team.

This position will involve being exposed to a great variety of commercial property matters including:-

• Acquisitions and disposals of commercial property.
• Landlord and Tenant.
• Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements
• Landlord and tenant leasing and management documentation
• Acquiring investment properties
• Development sales and letting agreements
• Secured lending transactions with banks and other lenders
• Overseeing the acquisition, management and sale of real estate properties.

The successful individual will have the following attributes:-

• Qualified Senior Solicitor with a minimum of 8+ years PQE
• Technical proficiency in a range of company property matters
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic with a desire for business development
• A strong ambitious team player.

Salary: Competitive along with excellent benefits.

If you are interested in this position and would like to work for a firm that respects a great work-life balance, then please apply or contact us for a confidential chat about the role.

• Manage a comprehensive caseload of commercial property transactions, including leasehold and freehold acquisitions, deeds of variation, assignments, licences, surrenders, supplemental leases, break notices, rent deposits, easements, covenants, and customer licences.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents from heads of terms through to engrossment, using templates or preparing first drafts when needed.
• Review and negotiate documents from other parties to ensure commercially sound agreements.
• Conduct thorough title investigations (both registered and unregistered), raise requisitions, and advise on title defects and practical solutions.
• Handle completions and post-completion procedures, including SDLT/LTT submissions and Land Registry registrations.
• Liaise effectively with clients, surveyors, and other legal professionals.
• Manage client processes, update internal and client systems, track milestones, and maintain accurate deed records.
• Represent the firm at client review meetings and provide updates on transactions and projects.
• Build and strengthen client relationships, including the possibility of client secondments.
• Participate in training and development sessions, networking events, and client presentations.
• Use key business software including Excel, Word, Outlook, and various client platforms.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in the heart of London. This is a fantastic role for a Real Estate Solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE who is looking to take the next step in their legal career, working alongside leading experts in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

This firm is known for its commercial and forward-thinking approach, and the Real Estate Solicitor will be part of a close-knit team advising a broad client base, including investors, developers, and high-net-worth individuals. The role offers exposure to high-value, complex transactions, making it a great move for a Real Estate Solicitor looking to build long-term expertise in the London property market.

The Real Estate Solicitor's role

The Real Estate Solicitor will be responsible for handling a varied caseload including acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, portfolio management, and development work. The successful candidate will have strong technical skills and the confidence to manage transactions from start to finish, with appropriate supervision.

The team works closely with other departments, including corporate and construction, so experience in working collaboratively across practice areas will be valuable. A good understanding of the commercial drivers behind real estate transactions will also be key.

The Real Estate Solicitor

• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience as a Real Estate Solicitor, ideally gained at a recognised City or regional firm

• Solid experience in handling commercial property transactions

• Strong client communication skills and a proactive approach

• Excellent organisational and time management abilities

• UK-qualified solicitor with a relevant law degree and LPC (or equivalent)

In Return?

• Competitive salary in the range of 60,000-80,000

• Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing team

• Access to high-profile work and long-standing clients

• Supportive and professional working environment in a central London office

• Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and pension

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A leading international law firm based in London is seeking a Real Estate Lawyer (Junior Associate/Manager level) to join their highly regarded Real Estate team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Real Estate Lawyer to develop within a dynamic environment, working on high-profile property matters across the UK and internationally.

The successful Real Estate Lawyer will have the opportunity to work with a range of clients, including developers, investors, corporate occupiers and public sector bodies. With a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience, this role is ideally suited for a driven and ambitious Real Estate Lawyer looking to advance their career within a supportive and forward-thinking legal team.

The Real Estate Lawyer's role

As a Real Estate Lawyer , you will support a variety of transactional real estate matters, including acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, and portfolio management. You'll also contribute to the firm's cross-border work, often collaborating with colleagues across Europe and further afield.

The Real Estate Lawyer will play a key role in building client relationships and be encouraged to take on early responsibility for running matters under appropriate supervision. There will also be the opportunity to support partners with business development initiatives and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

The Real Estate Lawyer

To be considered for the Real Estate Lawyer position, you will:

• Be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with at least 2 years' PQE in commercial real estate.

• Possess a strong academic background with a minimum of a Law degree (or equivalent).

• Demonstrate sound knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, sales, purchases, and development work.

• Be a confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills.

• Be able to manage your workload effectively while working to deadlines.

Experience within a similar commercial law firm or real estate-focused practice will be beneficial.

In Return?

• Competitive salary in the region of 75,000 - 95,000 depending on experience.

• Exposure to complex, cross-border matters with high-profile clients.

• A supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.

• Opportunities for progression within a recognised real estate practice.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Solicitor to join a highly respected real estate team in London, working for a leading international law firm. This is an excellent chance for a Real Estate Solicitor to handle high-profile and complex commercial property matters for a broad range of clients, including major corporates, developers, investors, and financial institutions.

The successful Solicitor will become part of a well-established real estate department known for delivering practical, business-focused advice on a wide variety of property transactions. The role is ideally suited to a Real Estate Solicitor with a strong background in acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant work, and development projects.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a range of high-value commercial real estate matters both independently and as part of a larger team. The successful Real Estate Solicitor will be involved in:

• Advising on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals

• Drafting and negotiating leases, development agreements, and ancillary documents

• Supporting corporate colleagues on real estate aspects of M&A deals

• Liaising with clients, agents, and other professionals to progress transactions efficiently

• Providing strategic legal advice that aligns with clients' commercial objectives

The role will involve close collaboration with partners and senior lawyers, offering excellent exposure and career development opportunities within a global legal environment.

The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified Solicitor with:

• 1-5 years' post-qualification experience in commercial real estate

• Strong technical knowledge across a range of property matters

• Experience gained within a well-regarded law firm or real estate team

• Excellent drafting, communication, and client management skills

• A proactive approach and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Additional experience in development or real estate finance will be viewed favourably.

• Competitive salary in the region of 70,000 - 90,000 depending on experience

• Clear and structured career progression within a leading international firm

• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-value work

• Ongoing professional development and mentoring

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A leading national law firm with a strong presence in London is looking to recruit a Real Estate Lawyer at Mid Associate or Manager level to join their expanding property team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Real Estate Lawyer to work on high-value transactions within a well-regarded professional services firm that offers a collaborative working environment and access to an impressive client base.

The ideal Real Estate Lawyer will have experience across a broad range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, development, and landlord and tenant work. This is a key hire for the London office, where the successful Real Estate Lawyer will support both private and public sector clients across a variety of complex and rewarding projects.

The Real Estate Lawyer's role

The successful Real Estate Lawyer will manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters while supporting senior colleagues on larger transactions. You'll be advising clients across the full property lifecycle and taking an active role in drafting and negotiating legal documents, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior team members.

You will work alongside experienced partners on high-profile deals and have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing business development initiatives. This is a role with genuine scope for progression in a firm that values growth, inclusion, and long-term career development.

The Real Estate Lawyer

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 3 years' PQE in commercial real estate

• Strong background in acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant, and development work

• Confident managing client relationships and advising on complex property issues

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

• A commercial mindset with excellent communication and drafting skills

In Return?

• Competitive salary of 70,000-90,000 depending on experience

• Excellent progression opportunities within a supportive firm

• Diverse and high-quality client work

• Strong benefits package including pension, private healthcare, and annual leave

• A modern working environment within a respected national law firm