Senior Associate (4-6 PQE) Development

THE ROLE & TEAM

We are looking to recruit a talented Senior Associate (4-6 PQE) to join our Liverpool office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-quality mix of development and investment matters for a strong portfolio of major clients, within a collaborative and commercially focused team.

The team works closely with leading developers, investors, and occupiers across a wide range of sectors. This role offers a balanced caseload across both development and investment work, providing strong variety and exposure to complex, high-value transactions. Advising on commercial property acquisitions and disposals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advising on commercial property acquisitions and disposals
• Acting on real estate development projects, including site assembly and collaboration agreements
• Supporting on investment transactions for institutional and private clients
• Negotiating and drafting a range of property documents, including agreements for lease, leases, and options
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm, including corporate and construction teams
• Supporting junior team members where appropriate

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified solicitor with 4-6 years' PQE in Real Estate
• Strong experience across development and/or investment work
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Confident in managing client relationships and working with high-profile clients
• Team-oriented, with a proactive and positive approach

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Hybrid working (2 days on site)
• Bupa/ Medicash
• Discretionary bonus opportunitiesPension scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance
• 25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year
• 2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Additional discretionary annual leave days
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Career Development Opportunities
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)