Real Estate Senior Associate

Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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Location: Leeds
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Job Description

Your new company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded national law firm with a market-leading Real Estate practice. Recognised for its expertise across the public, health and social care sectors, the firm advises a diverse client base including public bodies, healthcare providers, emergency services organisations and private sector clients. With an outstanding reputation and a strong pipeline of work, the team continues to expand and offers lawyers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile real estate matters that make a genuine impact.

Your new role

As a Senior Associate within the Real Estate team, you will manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters while supporting partners and senior colleagues on strategic projects and business development initiatives.

The role will involve advising on:

  • Commercial acquisitions and disposals
  • Development and regeneration projects
  • Landlord and tenant matters
  • Asset management transactions
  • Major land sales
  • Property-related matters across the healthcare, public and private sectors

You will work closely with clients on significant developments, including major infrastructure, healthcare and regeneration projects, while contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Significant experience handling a broad range of commercial real estate matters
  • Strong technical expertise in commercial property law
  • Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
  • Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to legal advice
  • The ability to manage matters autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team environment
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Experience advising healthcare sector clients would be advantageous but is not essential

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to join a top-tier real estate team undertaking high-quality work within specialist sectors. You will benefit from:

  • Exposure to complex and nationally significant projects
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment
  • Genuine career progression opportunities at Principal Associate level
  • A strong platform for business development and client relationship building
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Posted: October 15th, 2026