The brief
The role,
in context.
A leading top 100 UK law firm is seeking a Real Estate Partner to join its established and well known Leeds real estate practice.
The team has decades of experience and an unrivalled understanding of the national and international real estate landscape, advising on the complex and interlocking regulations that control the industry. A strong transatlantic presence has recently deepened through a combination with a US firm, opening up further opportunities for the real estate teams.
This is a growth role within a national, high profile team with strong exposure to high value work, an impressive list of major clients and significant panel appointments. The Leeds office has been recently refurbished, offering state of the art facilities and panoramic views of Leeds.
Day to day
What you'll
be doing.
01
Advising on a broad range of real estate matters including developers, investment, asset management, strategic land, disposals, acquisitions, landlord and tenant, energy, and real estate finance.
02
Driving growth and increasing the national profile of the Real Estate practice.
03
Supporting the wider strategic vision of growth for the firm.
04
Coaching, mentoring and taking responsibility for the career development of the team.
05
Identifying opportunities for innovation and creating process improvements.
06
Working alongside the existing Leeds Real Estate Partners on high profile mandates.
Candidate profile
Who we're
looking for.
i
Qualified solicitor with 8+ years post admission experience.
ii
High level of knowledge of the UK real estate sector and a track record of building and sustaining a practice in this sector.
iii
A credible external profile as a leader in real estate.
iv
Demonstrable thorough understanding of revenue prioritisation.
v
Team management experience with evidence of effective coaching.
vi
Commercial mind set, role model behaviours and a focus on efficiency.
vii
Understanding of how legal services should be delivered at a top 100 UK law firm.
Why this role
The honest
upside.
01
Join a national top 100 UK law firm with strong recent international expansion through a US firm combination.
02
Established Leeds Real Estate practice with major clients and significant panel appointments.
03
Real opportunity to drive growth and shape the national profile of the practice.
04
Strong, collaborative culture with substantial business development, learning and innovation support.
05
Recently refurbished Leeds office with state of the art facilities and panoramic views.
06
Signatory to the Mindful Business Charter with a strong focus on wellbeing.
07
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with active colleague networks.
08
Competitive salary with a flexible benefits package including pension, healthcare, life assurance, volunteering days, carbon offsetting and holiday purchase.
What happens next
No CV blasted
without your say-so.
Step one
A proper conversation. 20 minutes, by phone or in person — about you, the firm and whether this actually fits.
Step two
Firm name disclosed. Only when you're qualified in and comfortable. Detailed brief and live mandates shared.
Step three
Submission & prep. CV sent only on your express permission. Tailored interview prep and honest offer support throughout.
