Sr Associate/Legal Director-Real Estate Development-7+ PQE

Overview

In this role you will lead and advise on a broad range of commercial property and development matters within a market-leading practice. You will work on large-scale regeneration projects and development work for public and private sector clients, shaping high-value initiatives across the UK. The position offers significant client exposure, opportunities to grow your network, and clear progression within a collaborative, ambitious team. This is a senior opportunity to impact major development work while developing your own practice and expertise.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexible arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Minimum 25 days holiday (+5 buy)
• Life assurance

Responsibilities

• Advise and lead a broad range of commercial property and development matters
• Handle large-scale regeneration and development projects
• Oversee commercial and residential development work
• Advise national and regional public and private sector organisations
• Lead high-value development initiatives
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to grow regeneration expertise
• Support a collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Maintain high professional standards and compliance

Key requirements

• 7+ years PQE in commercial and/or residential development
• Strong drafting skills and legal analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence when working directly with clients
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Practical and commercial approach
• Motivation, organization and a proactive mindset
• Interest in business development

• Excellent communication
• Interpersonal abilities
• Client-facing confidence
• Drafting skills
• Legal analysis
• Project management

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