Real Estate Associate (2-4 Years PQE) Managing Associate/Senior Associate (4-7 Years PQE)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks passionate legal professionals to join their innovative real estate managed legal services team. This role offers the chance to work closely with a diverse client portfolio, delivering high-quality legal services while utilizing cutting-edge technology. With a focus on flexibility, team collaboration, and continuous improvement, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking firm that values ambition and creativity, and make a significant impact in the evolving landscape of legal services.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Training in Legal Technology

Work-Life Balance

Access to Professional Development

Home Office Setup Support

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial property and real estate matters.
• Confident in drafting clear legal documents reflecting client instructions.

Responsibilities

• Delivering end-to-end outsourced managed legal services.
• Supervising and managing the portfolio of client work.

Skills

Commercial Property Law

Real Estate Management

Stakeholder Management

Legal Technology

Client Relationship Management

Education

Law Degree

Legal Practice Course

Tools

HighQ

Orbital Witness

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05.05.2025

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Job Description:

DEPARTMENT TEAM- REAL ESTATE MANAGED LEGAL SERVICES

REPORTING LINE - PARTNER & HEAD OF MLS DELIVERY

LOCATION - MANCHESTER/LEEDS/SCOTLAND OR FLEXIBLE – PRIMARILY HOME BASED ROLE

WORK TYPE/PATTERN - FULL TIME OR PART TIME

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• Working as an extension of our client's in-house legal team, delivering directly to client business stakeholders, providing end-to-end outsourced managed legal services.
• With a new and exciting client portfolio, our Tier 1 ranked team is looking for a Managing/Senior Associate and an Associate to join a dedicated client service team.
• Delivering legal services using the latest innovative ways of working and drawing insights from the client's data to improve the services offered.
• Acting for a FTSE 100 Retail Company and supporting with the delivery of a full portfolio of services to maintain and manage that client's property estate.
• Our managed legal services delivery approach includes using our cutting-edge technology, legal operations specialists, and access to specialist lawyers, as well as bringing technical insight and training for our enthusiastic team members.

THE TEAM

• The team forms part of our real estate managed legal services team, working as a dedicated client account team to deliver a range of services managing the client's property portfolio. The real estate MLS team sits within our real estate practice group, alongside the broader private practice lawyers. The candidate will not be required to work on other client accounts or support on wider transactional real estate work.
• Effectively, the team acts as a "one-stop shop" for all legal services that would usually be carried out by an in-house team.
• The Real Estate Group is one of Addleshaw Goddard's largest groups and has advised clients in 98 countries in recent years, working from over 18 offices on three continents.
• In delivering transactions, we use the latest technology in conjunction with our in-house legal tech team, including the Orbital Witness and HighQ platforms, in which all team members are trained. We encourage our team to think differently and to test the latest technology, including advances in generative AI.
• The broader client team has acted on all aspects of real estate work including anchor developments, acquisitions, sale and leasebacks, disposals, and asset management. The client account team is led by two partners with a combined 40 years' experience working with this client.
• Managed legal services is an emerging area within the legal industry, and we are at the forefront of legal innovation with our managed legal services team, redefining how we deliver value to our clients. It is a strategic focus for many of our clients seeking to transform and digitize the delivery of services and to drive new ideas and approaches forward.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE:

Associate:

• Working in a structured delivery model with clear guidelines, client know-how documents, dedicated support and supervision, legal tech, and legal project management support.
• Working on a variety of interesting commercial property matters, from underleases, lease renewals, and licenses to disposals and acquisitions. Includes advising on property queries received from the client and bringing in specialist lawyers when needed.
• Working closely with the wider client account team to ensure consistency of approach and sharing of best practice knowledge across MLS matters and broader private practice matters.
• Develop relationships with our client's internal teams, acting as a trusted advisor capable of providing timely and quality advice whilst managing expectations.
• Working collaboratively as a cohesive team to execute large-scale, high-value, client matters to the highest standard.
• Good work-life balance with increased certainty and flexibility in hours, can be office-based or primarily home-based role with occasional travel to one of our offices.

Managing Associate/Senior Associate:

• Supervising and managing the portfolio of client work and supporting junior members of the team where escalations are required.
• Working on a variety of interesting commercial property matters, from underleases, lease renewals, and licenses to disposals and acquisitions. Includes advising on property queries received from the client and bringing in specialist lawyers when needed.
• Team lead responsible for the running of day-to-day resourcing & work allocation for the assigned client MLS delivery team of lawyers. Includes assessing and triaging requests directly from the client, based on business needs, complexity & urgency.
• Part of the MLS client account leadership team, liaising with the account client partner and wider MLS leadership team for client management activities, escalations, reporting on client matters & continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participating in continuous improvement projects to drive efficiencies, standardization, and enable increased use of legal tech in service delivery. Supporting client self-service initiatives & training.
• Good work-life balance with increased certainty and flexibility in hours, can be office-based or primarily home-based role with occasional travel to one of our offices.

For both positions, you will have the opportunity to work in a developing area of legal services, with flexible working/part-time options, standard working hours similar to in-house roles, a focus on innovation with close access and training in innovative methodologies, continuous improvement, dedicated legal tech training, and access to practice group training and knowledge teams.

YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE:

To be successful in this role, you will:

Associate:

• Have 2+ years of experience as an Associate within commercial property and real estate matters, with retail experience preferred.
• Maintain efficient diary and task management across a range of matters, ensuring the accuracy and levels of client service expected within a high-performing team.
• Be enthusiastic about developing your legal skill set and continuous learning.
• Be confident in drafting clear and legally effective documents that reflect the client's instructions.
• Be inquisitive and want to understand our clients, their drivers, and what matters to them so that your advice has quality, imagination, and impact.

Managing Associate/Senior Associate:

• Have 4-7 years PQE experience as a Senior Associate/Managing Associate within commercial property and real estate matters, with retail experience preferred.
• You will handle your own portfolio with limited supervision and assist partners and junior team members on more complex mandates.
• You will play a lead role in supervising and managing junior team members.
• You will play a significant role in working for key clients of the MLS Group and the firm.
• Have enthusiasm, resilience, and ambition to find solutions to clients' legal challenges and requirements.
• Be open to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, finding new ways to optimize services and deliver value.
• Experience with legal technology tools used in real estate services.
• Be a confident stakeholder manager, with experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders of all levels.
• Remain calm and optimistic under time pressure.
• Be inquisitive and want to understand our clients, their drivers, and what matters to them so that your advice has quality, imagination, and impact.

We will also consider candidates from a commercial background with experience in M&A, licenses, lease renewals, and estate management.

OUR FIRM:

Addleshaw Goddard values, encourages, and challenges its people to fulfill their potential in a supportive environment. Our culture of improvement, growth, and collaboration drives results, innovation, and rewards ambition.

We provide technical excellence and experience, along with genuine insight into our clients and their needs, making us a preferred partner for FTSE100 clients and others globally.

Our success is built on diverse backgrounds, locations, and perspectives, supported by employee networks celebrating our differences.

OUR APPROACH: IMAGINE THE BEST YOU CAN BE

Our reputation is built on our people and working methods. We aim to do high-quality work with colleagues who care for each other and our clients.