Property Legal Director

A leading national law firm is looking to appoint a Principal Associate / Legal Director (8+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Real Estate team in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior Real Estate lawyer to join a growing team with a strong reputation in the market, working on high-quality development and investment matters for a broad range of leading clients.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in commercial real estate, with particular experience across development and investment work. You will advise on a variety of complex transactions, including land acquisitions, development agreements, pre-lets, forward funding arrangements, investment acquisitions and disposals.

You will be joining a collaborative and supportive Real Estate division that operates nationally, with access to specialists across Planning, Construction, Real Estate Tax and Banking, allowing the team to provide a full-service offering to clients across the entire property lifecycle.

This role would suit an experienced Senior Associate, Principal Associate or Legal Director who is looking for:

• A genuine opportunity to progress within a growing Real Estate team
• Exposure to high-quality development and investment work
• The chance to work alongside leading lawyers in the market
• A supportive environment with excellent career development opportunities
• A firm that continues to invest heavily in its Real Estate offering

The Leeds team has grown significantly in recent years and sits alongside some of the strongest Real Estate practices in the region. With a strong client base and ambitious growth plans, this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to play a key role in the continued success of the team.

Requirements:

• 8+ years PQE with strong commercial real estate experience
• Experience handling complex development and investment matters
• Excellent technical, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage client relationships and support junior lawyers
• A proactive and commercially focused approach

If you are an experienced Real Estate lawyer looking for a role offering quality work, career progression and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing team, this could be an excellent next step.