Associate - Real Estate

DWF; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global legal business in Leeds is seeking an experienced Real Estate lawyer to manage commercial real estate transactions and support team growth. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality legal advice and maintaining strong client relationships. A collaborative approach and excellent drafting skills are essential. The role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of three office days per week, and a comprehensive rewards package tailored to individual needs.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with considerable experience working in a leading real estate team.
• Able to manage files independently and contribute to wider team matters when required.
• Confident and personable with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied case load of commercial real estate transactional work.
• Support the Real Estate team in driving continuous growth and improvement across the team.
• Supervising and mentoring other junior team members.

Skills

Qualified solicitor

Experience in commercial real estate

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and commercially minded Real Estate lawyer to join our Real Estate team. You will support the Real Estate team acting on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions encompassing a broad range of development, regeneration, investment and asset management work. This position will play a crucial role in the development and growth of key client relationships and you will be responsible for the quality of service across the team. This role will be based in our Leeds office and we offer a hybrid working arrangement with attendance to the office 3 days per week (minimum).

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied case load of commercial real estate transactional work.
• Support the Real Estate team in driving continuous growth and improvement across the team.
• Working closely with clients to provide practical, clear, and robust legal advice, ensuring their commercial objectives are met.
• Supervising and mentoring other junior team members.
• Maintaining and managing strong relationships with key clients whilst striving to achieve further growth through new and existing business.

What will help you succeed in this role?

• Qualified solicitor with considerable experience working in a leading real estate team.
• Able to manage files independently and contribute to wider team matters when required.
• Confident and personable with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative approach to building and developing strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and multiple stakeholders.

What we offer?

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.