Director - Real Estate

DWF Law LLP; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning global legal business is seeking a Director for their Real Estate team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while managing a diverse case load, supporting a Real Estate Partner, and mentoring team members. You'll maintain strong relationships with key clients and drive growth in the team. With flexibility on location, this position allows you to work from various offices, including Newcastle. Join a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Well-being programs

Comprehensive rewards package

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a relevant Real Estate Solicitor/Associate/Director position.
• Experience leading and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied case load of investment, development, and landlord matters.
• Support the Real Estate Partner in driving growth and improvement.

Skills

Client management

Real Estate law

Mentoring

Relationship management

Education

Law degree

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Why join us?

We are looking to attract a Director to join our Real Estate team at DWF, an award-winning global legal business.

This would be a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to take the next step in their career. You will support the Real Estate Partner acting on all aspects of investment, development, finance and landlord and tenant matters, acquisitions, disposals, asset management and more. Not only will you manage your own case load but you will also focus on the development and growth of Key Client relationships, supporting and mentoring other team members to ensure a seamless level of service to some of the Real Estate team’s key clients.

We offer flexibility on location, allowing for the position to be based out of any one of our offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester or Newcastle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied case load of investment, development, finance and landlord and tenant matters, acquisitions, disposals, asset management and more.
• Support the Real Estate Partner in driving continuous growth and improvement across the team.
• Supervising and mentoring other team members.
• Maintaining strong relationships with Key Clients whilst striving to achieve further growth through new and existing business.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in a relevant Real Estate Solicitor/Associate/Director position.
• Experience leading/mentoring others.
• Confident, personable with excellent client management skills.
• Proven experience managing and developing client relationships.

What we offer?

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.