Real Estate Associate

BCL Legal; Carr Gate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Carr Gate, England, seeks a Senior Associate specializing in real estate. This role involves advising on investment, development, and commercial property matters. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' PQE, a strong technical grounding, and a desire to progress towards partnership. The firm offers high-quality national work, a clear route to partnership, and an inclusive, values-driven culture promoting work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Excellent learning and development support

Flexible working and work/life balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in commercial real estate.
• Strong technical grounding with experience across investment and/or development work.
• Commercially astute, confident managing matters and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on investment work including acquisitions and disposals of commercial property.
• Handle development work such as site assembly and easements.
• Support business development and mentoring junior colleagues.

Skills

5+ years' PQE in commercial real estate

Experience in investment and/or development work

Strong client relationship management

Team player with mentoring skills

Ambitious and motivated

Job description

Senior Associate - Real Estate

Leeds | 5+ PQE

The Opportunity

You will play a key role within a collaborative and growing team, advising on a broad mix of investment, development and commercial real estate matters, including:

• Investment work — acquisitions and disposals of commercial property across England and Wales, with ongoing asset management across sectors such as industrial and retail.
• Development work — site assembly, option agreements, easements and acquisitions, acting for developers and owner‑occupiers, with close collaboration alongside planning and construction specialists.
• General commercial real estate — acting for retail clients, landlords and occupiers on a varied and high‑quality caseload.
• Corporate support — advising on property aspects of corporate transactions.
• Telecoms and infrastructure — supervising telecoms‑related work and advising on infrastructure projects.
• Business development — contributing to profile‑raising, client development and growth initiatives.

The Team

You will join a partner‑led Leeds real estate practice known for its hands‑on approach, technical strength and supportive culture. The team advises on complex and often large‑scale transactions across logistics, industrial estates, retail portfolios and infrastructure‑led projects. Collaboration, knowledge‑sharing and practical client service are at the heart of how this team operates.

The Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years' PQE in commercial real estate.
• Strong technical grounding with experience across investment and/or development work.
• Commercially astute, confident managing matters and client relationships.
• Ambitious and motivated, with a genuine desire to progress towards partnership.
• A team player who enjoys contributing to wider business development and mentoring junior colleagues.

Why Apply?

• High‑quality national work delivered from Leeds.
• Clear and realistic route to partnership.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Excellent learning, development and progression support.
• Flexible working and a strong emphasis on work/life balance.
• Inclusive, values‑driven culture recognised for its commitment to diversity and wellbeing.

This is a standout opportunity for a senior real estate lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a forward‑thinking and supportive environment.