Real Estate Solicitor

BCL Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate (1-4 PQE) to join its highly regarded Leeds office. This role involves managing landlord and tenant work, asset management, and supporting complex transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong collaborative approach and excellent communication skills. The firm offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Market-leading benefits package

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong experience in landlord & tenant work.
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Work on landlord and tenant negotiations and asset management.
• Draft and negotiate leases, licenses, and development agreements.
• Support large multi-disciplinary transactions.

Skills

Landlord and tenant work

Asset management

Excellent communication skills

Strong commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (1-4 years' PQE)

Job description

Real Estate Associate - Leeds (1-4 PQE)

A leading international law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate (1-4 PQE) to join its highly regarded Leeds office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to take on high-quality work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

The Role

You will work on a broad range of property matters, with a strong emphasis on:

Landlord and tenant work (lease negotiations, renewals, terminations).

Asset management for national and global corporate and institutional clients.

Property acquisitions, disposals, and development projects.

Drafting and negotiating leases, licences, and development agreements.

Supporting large, multi-disciplinary transactions with colleagues across the wider firm.

Assisting with client development and contributing to business growth.

The Team

This Real Estate team is nationally recognised for its commercial expertise and collaborative culture. Based in Leeds, you will work closely with colleagues across the UK and internationally, gaining exposure to complex portfolios and high-value projects. The team places strong emphasis on professional development, providing structured training, mentoring, and clear career progression pathways.

The Candidate

We are keen to speak to candidates who can demonstrate:

Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales (1-4 years' PQE).

Strong experience in landlord & tenant work and asset management.

Excellent technical skills with strong commercial awareness.

A collaborative, client-focused approach with excellent communication skills.

The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The Opportunity

Exposure to high-quality real estate work with leading corporate and institutional clients.

Early responsibility and client contact.

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.

A market-leading benefits package including health, wellbeing, pension, and professional development support.

Excellent long-term career prospects within a global platform.