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Real Estate Managing Associate

Leeds Permanent £80,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Managing Associate in Leeds to join a large national law firm, working on a varied commercial property caseload with a particular focus on development projects. You will manage your own transactions, support Partners on larger deals, mentor junior fee earners and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
  • Join a leading national law firm with excellent career prospects
  • Work on high value commercial property and development work

About Our Client

Our client is a large, award winning national law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high quality legal services across a broad range of sectors. With a substantial UK presence the firm continues to achieve impressive growth, supported by a strong client base and an ambitious strategy for the future. The Leeds Real Estate team is ranked by the legal directories.

Job Description

The Real Estate Managing Associate will be:

  • Managing a varied caseload of commercial property transactions, including development, investment and corporate occupier matters.
  • Taking a leading role in a significant volume of development work, advising clients throughout the lifecycle of property projects.
  • Managing transactions independently, ensuring matters are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
  • Supporting Partners on complex, high value commercial property transactions.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, providing commercially focused and practical legal advice.
  • Supervising, mentoring and supporting junior fee earners to encourage their professional development.
  • Contributing to business development initiatives and identifying opportunities to grow the practice.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver excellent client service.

The Successful Applicant

The Real Estate Managing Associate should be:

  • A solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE in commercial real estate.
  • Experienced in commercial property transactions, ideally covering development, investment and corporate occupier work.
  • Confident managing their own caseload and handling complex transactions with appropriate autonomy.
  • Experienced in supporting Partners on larger transactions and delivering commercially focused legal advice.
  • Comfortable supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and supporting their development.
  • Commercially minded, with strong communication, negotiation and client relationship skills.
  • Interested in business development and contributing to the continued growth of a successful practice.
  • Motivated to develop their career within a large national law firm and contribute to a collaborative team.

What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from £80,000 to £90000
  • 5% pension contribution.
  • bonus scheme.
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • 25 days of holiday leave.
  • Comprehensive healthcare package.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7125939
Phone number
+44 07881904018

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Where
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mike Smith
Consultant phone
+44 07881904018
Job reference
JN-102026-7125939