Real Estate Managing Associate NEW

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.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

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.

Job 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.