Associate - Real Estate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an NQ -3 PQE Real Estate Solicitor to join a Top 50 firm in Sheffield. You'll manage a diverse caseload and collaborate with a Partner on high-profile projects, ensuring your professional growth in a supportive and dynamic environment. The firm offers competitive salaries, exceptional career progression opportunities, and flexible working practices.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Generous bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working practices

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a diverse caseload.
• Strong in collaborative environments and mentoring.
• Focus on client-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of real estate matters.
• Work closely with a Partner in a dynamic team.
• Engage with a wide range of clients on high-value projects.

Skills

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Commercial awareness

Job description

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An exciting opportunity awaits an ambitious NQ -3 PQE Real Estate Solicitor to join a forward-thinking and award-winning Top 50 firm in their modern Sheffield.

The Firm

This prestigious national firm is celebrated for its ability to deliver exceptional legal services to a diverse client base, ranging from large multinational corporations to private clients and families. Known for its entrepreneurial approach, the firm encourages its lawyers to carve out their own specialisms and is proud to foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion and innovation.

With Tier 1 rankings in numerous practice areas from the Legal 500 and recognition across over 40 Chambers categories, the firm is a true leader in the legal profession. Many of its lawyers are celebrated as Hall of Fame inductees, Leading Individuals, Next Generation Partners and Rising Stars, underscoring its reputation for nurturing top-tier talent.

The firm is consistently recognised as one of the UK's Top 100 Companies to Work For, offering a dynamic, flexible working environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Its client base spans prominent FTSE 100 companies, major public sector organisations and international businesses, ensuring an exciting and high-quality workload for its teams.

The Role

As a key member of this Legal 500 firm's dynamic Real Estate team, you will play an integral role in driving its ambitious growth strategy. Working closely with a highly regarded Partner, this position offers exceptional opportunities for rapid career progression, allowing you to establish yourself as a standout professional in the field.

Based in Sheffield, the Real Estate team handles a comprehensive range of matters, including Landlord and Tenant issues, commercial and residential development, investment acquisitions and disposals, fund management, property finance, and regeneration projects. You will be fully supported in managing your own caseload across this diverse and high-caliber portfolio, ensuring both professional growth and exposure to top-tier real estate work.

The Ideal Candidate

• Skilled at managing a diverse caseload and engaging with a wide range of clients.
• A strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys mentoring junior colleagues.
• Commercially astute with a focus on delivering practical, client-focused solutions.
• Passionate about professional development and committed to building a market-leading specialism.

What's On Offer

• A role within a rapidly expanding and highly respected Top 50 firm.
• The chance to work on high-profile, high-value clients.
• Exceptional career progression opportunities within a dynamic and ambitious team.
• An award-winning culture with ingrained flexible working practices and a supportive environment.
• A highly competitive salary, generous bonus scheme and a comprehensive benefits package.