Real Estate Partner

Overview

In this Leeds Real Estate Partner role, you will drive growth and strengthen the firm’s national profile in a leading real estate practice. You will work within a high‑profile, transatlantic team to deliver high‑value advisory work for developers, investors and occupiers while shaping strategy and coaching the next generation of lawyers. The role combines firm leadership with client‑facing expertise, leveraging innovation to streamline delivery and expand cross‑border opportunities. A compelling opportunity to influence growth, culture and client service in a top UK law firm.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• learning and development opportunities
• technology and innovation support
• health and wellbeing resources
• collaborative culture
• DEI initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Leeds real estate practice, contributing to national profile and cross‑border opportunities
• Support and drive the firm’s strategic growth plan, aligning with business development targets
• Mentor and develop associates and partners, overseeing career progression
• Identify and implement process improvements and innovative delivery models for legal services
• Cultivate external profile as a sector leader and maintain strong client relationships
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated real estate solutions
• Participate in high‑value, complex real estate matters for major clients and panels

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 8+ years post‑admission experience
• Strong UK real estate sector knowledge and a proven ability to build/sustain a practice
• Demonstrated understanding of revenue prioritisation
• Experience in team management and coaching
• Proactive in seeking opportunities for innovation and process improvement
• Commercial mindset with emphasis on efficiency and firm growth
• External profile as a leader in real estate
• Understanding of delivering legal services in a top 100 UK law firm

• leadership
• coaching and mentoring
• commercial mindset
• UK real estate expertise
• practice development
• process improvement

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