Real Estate Associate
Location: Leeds
Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 plus bonus
Experience: 1+ years’ PQE
If you’re a commercial property lawyer looking to build your career in a high-performing transactional real estate team, this is a great opportunity to join a growing Leeds practice and gain exposure to a broad spread of quality work.
You’ll support on a mix of investment and development matters, landlord and tenant work, and property management, with strong training, early responsibility and clear scope to develop into a well-rounded real estate lawyer.
The Opportunity
This role offers variety, progression and a supportive environment, with the chance to work closely with experienced colleagues and develop strong client relationships.
Support the sale and purchase of investment property and portfolio transactions
Advise on investment and property management matters
Work on landlord and tenant matters and wider commercial property issues
Assist with development and regeneration projects
Provide support on the real estate aspects of wider corporate transactions
Draft clear, legally effective documents and manage matters efficiently
Build client relationships and work with internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support senior lawyers on complex transactions
About You
Essential
Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
At least 1+ years’ PQE in commercial real estate
Strong technical knowledge of commercial property and landlord and tenant law
Experience supporting commercial real estate transactions
Good drafting skills and strong attention to detail
Strong organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
Confident communication skills and a client-focused approach
Enthusiastic about learning, development and taking on responsibility
Desirable
Experience supporting investment acquisitions and disposals
Experience with portfolio transactions
Experience with property management work
Experience supporting developers and occupiers
Experience with development and regeneration projects
Experience supporting corporate transactions with a real estate element
What’s On Offer
Salary of £40,000 to £55,000 plus bonus
Bonus scheme
High-quality transactional real estate work with early responsibility
Supportive environment with strong training and development
Mentoring, coaching and structured learning opportunities
Clear progression pathway
Collaborative culture and access to wider full-service support
About Our Client
Our client is a large, full-service law firm with a strong real estate practice and a collaborative culture. The Leeds team advises on a broad range of commercial property matters and is known for combining technical excellence with a practical, commercial approach.
Location & Working Arrangements
Leeds.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.
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