Associate Transactional Real Estate

Job DescriptionReal Estate Associate (Dedicated Client Team)Location: Manchester (flexible - office based or primarily home-based with travel to Leeds office at least twice per month)PQE Level: 3 years PQESalary: 50000 - 70000 Bonus (dependent on experience)Join a Tier 1 Ranked Real Estate Team in an Innovative Dedicated Client RoleAre you an experienced Real Estate Associate looking for a unique opportunity that offers genuine work-life balance innovative ways of working and the chance to develop deep client expertise Our client a leading international law firm with 250 years of heritage and a reputation for award-winning innovation is seeking two Real Estate Associates to join their Leeds Transactional Real Estate team in an exciting new dedicated client role.This is a rare opportunity to work as part of a new and progressive delivery team model for one of the firms major institutional landlord clients. Youll be delivering legal services using the latest innovative ways of working and embracing forward-thinking approaches to drive value all while enjoying a real work-life balance with increased certainty and flexibility in hours.The role offers a reduced chargeable hours target of 1400 hours per year and can be office based or primarily home-based with travel to the Leeds office at least twice per month (to be agreed depending on your level of experience). There will be additional attendance required initially for training with the team and occasional visits to London to meet with the client.The FirmOur client is a London headquartered international full-service law firm that consistently delivers high-quality outcomes for clients globally. With 250 years of heritage the firm today supports over 5000 of the worlds most respected organisations helping them in over 50 areas of business law across more than 100 countries. The firm is known for award-winning innovation and delivering impact to clients.The firm has a strong global presence with offices across Asia (Japan Singapore) Europe (England & Wales France Germany Ireland Luxembourg Poland Scotland Spain) and the Middle East (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Oman Qatar UAE) plus regional business groups covering Africa Central & Eastern Europe India Korea Latin America Nordics North America Türkiye and Ukraine.Recent major deals include advising on the largest UK IPO of 2025 (300m market capitalisation) the 36.55bn Sizewell C nuclear power station financing (one of Europes most significant infrastructure projects) and the 275m sale of an iconic London landmark to a luxury international hotel group.The firm is a place where you are valued encouraged and challenged to fulfil your potential in a supportive and collegiate environment. The culture of improvement growth and collaboration delivers results drives innovation and rewards ambition. The firms success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds locations and perspectives.The TeamThe Real Estate Group is one of the firms largest comprising a team of nearly 300 the Leeds office the Transactional Real Estate team currently consists of 6 partners and 50 other fee earners.The Leeds Transactional Real Estate team is Tier 1 ranked and won both the Yorkshire Property Insider Awards and the Yorkshire Lawyer Awards Real Estate Team of the Year in 2023.The team places a high emphasis on transactional expertise and brings a commercial and business-oriented approach to a wide range of property delivering transactions the team uses the latest technology in conjunction with the firms legal tech team and the wider Innovation Group. The team encourages lawyers to think differently and to test the latest technology including advances in generative AI.The RoleAs part of a new and exciting mandate from one of the firms major clients you will act as a dedicated resource to one of the firms major institutional landlord clients within a structured delivery model.This role will allow you to build up in-depth knowledge of the client and its business but with the benefits of the law firm support and innovation model. You will work as part of a wider team and have all the training and support necessary to ensure you can be successful in your role.This is a unique opportunity to:Focus exclusively on one major client enabling you to develop deep sector expertise and build strong client relationshipsBenefit from comprehensive support training and career development opportunitiesEnjoy a real work-life balance with increased certainty and flexibility in hoursWork with the latest innovative ways of working and forward-thinking approachesHave a reduced chargeable hours target of 1400 hours per year (compared to typical 1600-1800 hours)Choose to be office based or primarily home-based with travel to Leeds office at least twice per monthYour key responsibilities will include:Core Transactional Work:Drafting and negotiating commercial leases (including new renewal and reversionary leases)Drafting and negotiating ancillary lettings documents such as licences to alter rent deposit deeds etc.Creating and maintaining letting due diligence packs including title CPSE property specific documents etc.Answering tenant due diligence enquiries including liaising with appropriate professional advisers of the client and/or the clientDealing with letting/management applications (such as licences to assign underlet deed of variation etc.) during the term of existing leasesDealing with completion processes such as deeds administration collection of completion monies and post completion administration and billingSupervision and Team Leadership:Supervising work carried out by junior lawyers and paralegals who assist with lettings and management matters (e.g. draft CPSE replies)Working closely with the wider client account team to ensure consistency of approach and sharing of best practice knowledge for the client (including assisting with creating and maintaining precedents and client processes)Client Management and Relationship Building:Being principally responsible for your own caseload and compliance with firm policies and processes (under appropriate supervision)Direct contact with client and other professionals engaged by client (including social/networking opportunities)Direct contact with tenant and their own professional representativesBuilding strong client relationships and developing deep sector expertiseAdditional Responsibilities:Carrying out other appropriate legal tasks as may be required from time to time for this client or senior members of the team (including assisting with sales purchases and other transactions from time to time)Maintaining a worklog/status update for each matter with contemporaneous updatesComplying with/maintaining/implementing client specific admin requirements such as Horizon inputting insertion/negotiation of client specific drafting and adopting portfolio positions on certain negotiation pointsResponsible for managing own personal financials such as WIP billing write offsAbout YouEssential Requirements:Qualified Solicitor in England and WalesIdeally 3 years PQE as an Associate working within commercial property matters in England & WalesStrong technical knowledge of commercial property law particularly commercial leases and lettingsExperience drafting and negotiating commercial leases (new renewal and reversionary)Experience with ancillary lettings documents (licences to alter rent deposit deeds etc.)Experience with letting/management applications (licences to assign underlet deeds of variation etc.)Strong understanding of landlord and tenant lawExcellent drafting and negotiation skillsDedicated to the highest levels of client service with strong communication and relationship building skillsProactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities and developing practical commercially focused solutionsStrong organisational skills and ability to manage own caseloadAbility to work effectively as part of a wider teamCommitment to following processes and utilising legal technology toolsStrong attention to detail and accuracyCommercially focused with excellent problem-solving abilitiesHighly Desirable:Experience of working for institutional landlordsExperience managing high volume fast paced workloads in a client facing role as part of a wider teamExperience with CPSE enquiries and due diligence processesExperience with completion processes and post completion administrationExperience supervising junior lawyers and paralegalsExperience with legal technology tools and innovative ways of workingExperience with generative AI and legal techExperience working in a dedicated client team or secondment environmentStrong business development and networking skillsKey Attributes:Client-focused with commitment to exceptional service deliveryCommercially astute and business-oriented approachProactive and solutions-focusedStrong team player who works well in a collaborative environmentAdaptable and flexible approach to workEnthusiastic about innovation and new ways of workingSelf-motivated with strong work ethicStrong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationshipsCommitted to continuous learning and developmentPassionate about real estate lawWhats On OfferOur client is committed to recognising and rewarding great work with rewards and benefits that are among the best in the business.Benefits include:Competitive salary: 50000 - 70000 Bonus (dependent on experience)Bonus schemeReduced chargeable hours target: 1400 hours per year (compared to typical 1600-1800 hours)Real work-life balance with increased certainty and flexibility in hoursFlexible working: office based or primarily home-based with travel to Leeds office at least twice per monthInternational full-service law firm with 250 years of heritageSupport over 5000 of the worlds most respected organisations globally50 areas of business law across 100 countriesAward-winning innovation and reputation for delivering impactLeeds Transactional Real Estate team ranked Tier 1Yorkshire Property Insider Awards and Yorkshire Lawyer Awards Real Estate Team of the Year 2023Real Estate Group of nearly 300 lawyersLeeds team: 6 partners and 50 other fee earnersUnique opportunity to focus exclusively on one major institutional landlord clientDevelop deep sector expertise and build strong client relationshipsWork as part of a new and progressive delivery team modelUse the latest innovative ways of working including generative AIComprehensive support training and career development opportunitiesWork with legal tech team and wider Innovation GroupCulture of improvement growth and collaborationSupportive and collegiate environmentClear progression pathwayDirect contact with client and networking opportunitiesOccasional visits to London to meet with the clientInitial training with the teamManage own caseload with autonomySupervise junior lawyers and paralegalsWork on high-calibre matters with high-character colleaguesAccess to full-service firm resources (Corporate Finance Employment Dispute Resolution IP Tax Competition Construction and more)Employee networks that provide space to discuss differences and celebrate diversityFirm that values people from the widest range of backgrounds locations and perspectivesRecent major deals: Largest UK IPO 2025 (300m) 36.55bn Sizewell C nuclear financing 275m London landmark saleGlobal offices across Asia Europe and Middle EastRegional business groups covering Africa CEE India Korea Latin America Nordics North America Türkiye UkraineLocationThis role is based in the firms Leeds office but offers flexible working arrangements. The role can be office based or primarily home-based with travel to the Leeds office at least twice per month (to be agreed depending on your level of experience). There will be additional attendance required initially for training with the team and occasional visits to London to meet with the client.The Leeds office is located in the heart of the citys business district with excellent transport links and access to the citys amenities restaurants and cultural attractions.How to ApplyIf youre an experienced Real Estate Associate (ideally 3 years PQE) looking for a unique opportunity that offers genuine work-life balance innovative ways of working and the chance to develop deep client expertise with a major institutional landlord wed love to hear from you. Click apply now or contact or 0Required Experience:IC Key Skills EAM,Economics,IT Business Analysis,Information Security,Android Development Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1