Real Estate Senior Associate

Real Estate Senior Associate | 5+ PQE | Leeds An award-winning national firm is looking for an ambitious Real Estate Senior Associate to join their team in Leeds. This is a great time to join the team, with a recent high-quality Partner hire and further exciting plans for growth. The firm is a UK-Top 100 commercial firm with a friendly and collaborative culture, demonstrated by the awards they have either won or been shortlisted for. They have a strong reputation across all sectors and are widely known as a leading firm nationally. You will have the opportunity to build a successful career around high quality and interesting work in a supportive team environment, whilst also maintaining a meaningful work-life balance. THE ROLE An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior real estate lawyer to join their growing real estate team, working across various aspects of commercial property with a particular emphasis on acquisitions, disposals, development agreements and the full range of landlord and tenant matters. As a senior member of the team, you will take on and run an existing caseload with limited partner supervision. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Both freehold and leasehold sale and acquisition transactions; · Negotiation of development agreements and overage deeds; · Negotiation of agreements for lease, leases and wide range of ancillary landlord and tenant documentation; · Preparation of reports on title, certificates of title and advice notes; and · Working across legal departments with others as part of a project team. ABOUT YOU The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes: · Qualified Solicitor with minimum 5 years PQE · Experience working across various types of commercial property work including investment, real estate finance, development and landlord & tenant · Strong experience in bespoke drafting and legal analysis · Ideally some experience mentoring junior members of the team · Enthusiasm and keen to work collaboratively with colleagues · The ability to build strong interpersonal relationships · A genuine interest in business development There is a substantial package on offer in line with experience and a wide range of benefits. OTHER INFORMATION · Flexible working with no mandatory office days. · Work alongside a leading Partner with a background in international/top tier practices. · Excellent opportunities for progression. If you would like to hear more about this role, please contact jenniferhepple@bcllegal.com to arrange a confidential chat. Or apply now with a copy of your CV for immediate consideration! BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.