Real Estate Associate

OverviewReal Estate Associate — Location: Leeds • PQE Level: 1 year PQE • Salary: 40000 - 55000 BonusJoin a Tier 1 Ranked Real Estate Team as AssociateOur client is a London-headquartered international full-service law firm with 250 years of heritage and a reputation for award-winning innovation. They are seeking a talented Associate to join their Transactional Real Estate team in Leeds.The team handles a broad range of real estate work for FTSE 100 and significant local clients, including sale and purchase of substantial investment property, large-scale portfolios, investment and property management, and work for national developers and occupiers across multiple sectors.The firm provides first-class technical insight and training and is looking for an enthusiastic team member who wants to build a long-term career and become a well-rounded lawyer providing quality commercial advice.ResponsibilitiesTransactional Work: Supporting the sale and purchase of substantial investment property and large-scale portfolios.Advising on investment and property management matters.Acting for national developers and occupiers across a range of sectors.Working on landlord and tenant matters.Advising on property management issues.Supporting sales and purchases transactions.Assisting with development and regeneration projects.Providing corporate support on real estate aspects of transactions.Client Relationship Management: Working closely with existing clients to maintain and develop relationships; acting as a trusted adviser providing timely and quality advice while managing expectations; engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; understanding clients, their drivers and what matters to them; providing advice with quality, imagination and impact.Team Collaboration: Working collaboratively as part of a cohesive team to execute large-scale, high-value client matters to the highest standard; taking a leading role on some matters; supporting senior lawyers on complex transactions; contributing to the team’s success and reputation.Professional Development: Engaging with formal training programmes; drawing on mentoring, coaching and leadership programmes; continuous development and learning; building skills as a well-rounded lawyer.Key Responsibilities: Drafting clear and legally effective documents reflecting client instructions; maintaining diary and task management; ensuring client service standards; adopting a consultative and thorough approach; remaining calm under time pressure; finding solutions to clients’ legal challenges.QualificationsEssential Requirements:Qualified Solicitor in England and WalesAt least 1 year PQE within commercial real estateStrong technical knowledge of commercial property lawExperience with commercial real estate transactionsUnderstanding of landlord and tenant lawGood drafting skills with ability to produce clear and legally effective documentsExperience engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levelsAbility to adopt a consultative and thorough approach to tasksEfficient diary and task management across mattersAbility to maintain high levels of client serviceAbility to remain calm and optimistic under pressureEnthusiasm, resilience and ambition to solve client challengesDesire for continuous learning and developmentStrong attention to detail and commercially focused with good problem-solving abilitiesDesirable Experience:Experience with sale and purchase of investment propertyExperience with large-scale portfoliosExperience with investment and property managementExperience acting for developers and occupiersExperience with development and regeneration projectsExperience providing corporate support on real estate mattersExperience working with FTSE 100 or major national clientsExperience in a large international law firm environmentExperience on high-value, complex transactionsStrong client relationship skillsWhats On Offer / BenefitsCompetitive salary: 40000 - 55000 BonusBonus schemeInternational full-service law firm with 250 years of heritageSupport for over 5000 respected organisations globally50 areas of business law across 100 countriesAward-winning innovation and reputation for delivering impactReal Estate Group of nearly 200 lawyersHigh-performing, collegiate team with early levels of responsibilitySupportive and stretching environmentFirst-class technical insight and trainingLocationThis role is based in the firm’s Leeds office located in the heart of the city’s business district with excellent transport links and access to the city’s amenities, restaurants and cultural attractions.How to ApplyIf you’re an ambitious Real Estate Associate (1 year PQE) looking to build your career with a leading international law firm, we’d love to hear from you. Click apply now or contact us.Required ExperienceICKey SkillsEAM, Economics, IT Business Analysis, Information Security, Android DevelopmentEmployment Type: Full-TimeExperience: yearsVacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr