Real Estate Associate/Senior Associate

Overview

In this role you will advise on a broad portfolio of commercial real estate transactions, with emphasis on development-led work. You join a top-tier Northern Real Estate Transactions team that blends national resources with regional expertise across Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester. You will manage matters end-to-end, build trusted client relationships, and contribute to cross-disciplinary, multi‑disciplinary advice. You’ll have opportunities to shape client outcomes, support business development, and progress within a collaborative, forward‑thinking firm.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays
• flexible pension schemes
• volunteering days
• Westfield Health membership
• Aviva Digital GP services
• Flexible by Choice for hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Advise on a varied portfolio of real estate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, development projects, investment work and property finance
• Manage matters from instruction through completion with high technical quality and client service
• Act as a primary client contact, providing pragmatic advice aligned with commercial objectives
• Support business development and help grow existing client relationships
• Collaborate with planning, construction, corporate, banking and tax teams to deliver integrated advice
• For senior associates, mentor junior team members and contribute to ongoing team development

Key requirements

• Minimum 4 years PQE
• Demonstrable technical experience in transactional real estate, with focus on development work (residential or commercial)
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with attention to detail and high service standards
• Commercial, pragmatic approach with confidence to engage directly with clients
• Interest in business development and building long-term client/referrer relationships

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong client focus
• Commercial awareness
• Transactional real estate
• Development work (residential or commercial)
• Property finance

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