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:

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

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

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