Legal Director - Real Estate

TSR Legal; Bristol; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Real Estate Legal Director to join its prominent Real Estate team. This role involves managing complex commercial transactions, advising clients, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of PQE in real estate and strong leadership skills. The firm offers competitive remuneration and partnership prospects within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise across commercial real estate, managing large-scale transactions.
• Proven leadership abilities in mentoring junior lawyers.
• A commercially minded approach with strong client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex, high-value commercial real estate transactions.
• Advise clients on acquisitions, disposals, and asset management.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and client relationship management.

Skills

Commercial real estate expertise

Leadership and team management

Client-facing skills

Strategic business development

Education

8+ years PQE in real estate

Job description

Real Estate Legal Director

A leading top tier multi office law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Legal Director to join its highly regarded Real Estate team. This is a senior opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to play a key strategic role within a top-tier practice known for advising major developers, investors, financial institutions, corporate occupiers, and public-sector bodies.

The Role

As a Legal Director, you will:

• Lead and manage a wide range of complex, high-value commercial real estate transactions.
• Advise clients on acquisitions, disposals, asset management, development projects, and real estate finance matters.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior lawyers within the team.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, client relationship management, and the growth of the practice.
• Work closely with partners on strategic matters, with genuine opportunities for partnership progression.

About You

You will ideally have:

• 8+ years’ PQE within a respected real estate practice.
• Strong technical expertise across commercial real estate, with experience managing large-scale transactions.
• Proven leadership and team-management abilities.
• A commercially minded approach and strong client-facing skills.
• The ambition to help drive the continued success of a thriving, market-leading team.

What’s on Offer

• A prominent leadership role within a top real estate practice.
• Clear career progression with realistic partnership prospects.
• High-quality, complex, and often cross-border work.
• A supportive, collaborative environment and a strong commitment to professional development.
• Competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package.

If you are a senior real estate lawyer looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking, nationally recognised firm, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Ryan at TSR Legal on 07554 389913 or [e-mail].