Senior Real Estate Lawyer (Developers & Investors)

Company: Womble Bond Dickinson
Apply for the Senior Real Estate Lawyer (Developers & Investors)
Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will steer complex real estate transactions within a nationally recognised Leeds practice, supporting high-profile developers, asset managers, and investors. You will lead multi-party, cross-border acquisitions and disposals, advise on landlord and tenant matters, and manage portfolios while mentoring junior lawyers. You contribute to strategic growth in a collaborative, human-centred culture that values wellbeing and inclusion. This is an opportunity to shape significant transactions and drive client outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible working arrangements
  • wellbeing resources and initiatives
  • Mindful Business Charter commitment
  • inclusive culture and DEI networks

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex real estate transactions
  • Coordinate multi-party and multi-jurisdictional acquisitions and disposals
  • Advise on landlord and tenant matters and portfolio management
  • Collaborate with clients in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to the team’s growth
  • Work with diverse sectors including retail, hospitality, leisure, and strategic land

Key requirements

  • 6+ years PQE as a Solicitor in England & Wales
  • Strong academic background and top-tier firm training
  • Proven experience in real estate investment transactions
  • Experience mentoring or managing junior lawyers
  • Landlord and Tenant experience
  • Proven ability to handle complex acquisitions and disposals
  • mentoring
  • team leadership
  • commercial mindset
  • real estate investment transactions
  • acquisitions and disposals
  • landlord and tenant

Posted: September 14th, 2026