Legal 500 Real Estate Position - Leeds

Real Estate Solicitor (3-6 PQE) ? Leeds ? Full-time Permanent ? Hybrid working A well-established and highly regarded commercial law firm is looking to appoint a Real Estate Solicitor (3-6 years' PQE) to join its growing Leeds office. Working across a wide range of sectors - including energy and renewables, retail, leisure and hospitality, transport, logistics, and highly regulated industries - the real estate team is known for its technical expertise and commercially focused advice. The firm acts for a diverse client base, including property developers, investors, lenders, and public and third-sector organisations, such as schools and health-sector bodies. The role This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience within a strong and collaborative real estate team. You will support senior lawyers on a variety of matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases
• Licences to assign and underlet
• Sales and purchases
• Reports on title
• Property finance
• Development work

You will also be encouraged to manage your own matters, develop client relationships, and occasionally support colleagues in other teams, such as Corporate and Restructuring. The role offers genuine exposure to high-quality work and the opportunity to play an active role in business development and client engagement. About you

• Qualified Solicitor with 3-6 years' PQE in real estate
• Proven experience handling commercial property matters
• Ideally exposure to more complex work, such as:
  • Asset management
  • Agreements for lease
  • Leases and surrenders
  • Commercial and residential development
  • Investment work (acting for individual and institutional landlords)
• Able to demonstrate your contribution to successful outcomes on matters
• Keen to progress your career within a forward-thinking, commercial team

You will bring a collaborative and flexible approach, strong organisational skills, and a friendly, approachable manner. Excellent communication skills are essential, alongside empathy and sensitivity when dealing with clients. What's on offer

• High-quality, varied real estate work
• Supportive and commercial team environment
• Hybrid working model
• Clear opportunity for career development and progression
• Involvement in business development and firm growth

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