Associate

Real Estate Associate (Leasing) — Leeds

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Senior associate role within a large transactional real estate team acting as a dedicated resource to a single major client under a structured delivery model. The role focuses on high-volume commercial leasing and associated management work, delivered through a progressive, technology-enabled team.

The position offers flexible working with the option to be primarily home-based and regular travel to the Leeds office (typically twice per month) plus initial training and occasional client meetings in other locations. You will work as part of a wider account team, receive firm support and training, and have scope to develop deep sector expertise.

  • Minimum 3 years PQE in commercial property (England & Wales), with solid leasing experience.
  • Experience with institutional landlords or high-volume, client-facing lettings/management work preferred.
  • Comfortable drafting and negotiating leases and ancillary documents, handling completion and post-completion administration.
  • Ability to supervise junior fee-earners and paralegals and to manage WIP and billing tasks.
  • Strong client-service orientation, commercial judgement, and aptitude for using legal technology and process-driven delivery models.

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