Real Estate Practice Development Lawyer

This is an opportunity for an experienced Real Estate lawyer or Practice Development Lawyer to join a market-leading team, leading on legal know-how, training, precedents, legal updates and strategic knowledge management initiatives. Working closely with senior stakeholders and fee earners, you'll play a key role in supporting technical excellence, innovation and best practice across the Real Estate function.

Client Details

Our client is one of the world's largest international law firms, operating across more than 80 countries and providing legal services to organisations across a wide range of sectors. The firm is recognised for its global reach, local market expertise and commitment to delivering practical, client-focused solutions. It is also known for fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, sustainability and flexible working.

Description

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• Respond to technical legal queries from fee earners.
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• Monitor legal developments and conduct legal research.
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• Produce client briefings, thought leadership and legal updates.
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• Design and deliver training programmes for both internal and external audiences.
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• Draft, update and automate precedents and template documents.
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• Create and maintain practice guidance and know-how materials.
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• Manage relationships with third-party knowledge suppliers.
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• Identify and help mitigate legal and operational risk issues.
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• Support innovation and legal technology projects.
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• Work closely with lawyers across the practice to understand market developments and evolving client expectations.
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Profile

You will be an England & Wales qualified Real Estate lawyer or an experienced Practice Development Lawyer with a strong track record of creating, developing and maintaining legal know-how resources.

You will also demonstrate:

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• Deep knowledge of the UK Real Estate market.
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• Strong drafting and precedent management experience.
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• A clear understanding of the practical impact of legal developments.
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• Up-to-date technical and sector knowledge.
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• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
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• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
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Job Offer

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• Opportunity to join a market-leading Real Estate practice.
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• High levels of responsibility and visibility across the team.
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• Extensive interaction with experienced lawyers and key stakeholders.
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• Flexible hybrid and remote working options.
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• Full-time or part-time working arrangements.
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• Exposure to innovation, legal technology and knowledge management initiatives.
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• A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
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• Long-term career development within a globally recognised law firm.
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