Transactional Real Estate Lawyer - Associate, 3+PQE, (Remote working) Leeds

Addleshaw Goddard LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Addleshaw Goddard LLP in Leeds is seeking associates for the Transactional Real Estate team to deliver asset management and investment work for a major client within a structured delivery model. The role can be office based or primarily home-based with travel to Leeds office twice monthly.

You will manage leases, property documents and due diligence, supervise junior lawyers, and build strong client relationships while benefiting from the firm's training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE advising on transactional real estate matters in England and Wales.
• Experience working for institutional landlords preferred.
• Strong client service with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a dedicated legal resource for a key client within a structured delivery model.
• Manage your own caseload including drafting/negotiating leases, ancillary property documents, tenant due diligence, and lease management applications.
• Oversee transaction completion, maintain matter status updates, and manage WIP, billing and write-offs.
• Supervise and support junior lawyers and paralegals to deliver lettings and property management matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and participate in client engagement activities.
• Collaborate with the client account team to drive process improvements and support wider real estate transactions.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Education

3 years PQE in transactional real estate in England & Wales

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• As part of the delivery of asset management and investment work to our existing and new clients, the AG Transactional Real Estate team are looking to appoint multiple Associates to each act as a dedicated resource to a designated client within a structured delivery model.
• You will be delivering legal services as part of a new and progressive delivery team model, using the latest innovative ways of working and embracing forward-thinking approaches to drive value.
• Offering a real work life balance with increased certainty and flexibility in hours, the role can be office based or primarily home-based role with travel to our Leeds office at least twice per month (to be agreed depending on the level of experience of the individual(s)). There will be additional attendance required initially for training with the team and occasional visits to other offices to meet with the client so as to ensure that you feel part of the wider team.
• This role offers the unique opportunity to focus exclusively on one major client, enabling you to develop deep sector expertise and build strong client relationships, while also benefitting from the comprehensive support, training, and career development opportunities available at Addleshaw Goddard.

THE TEAM

Our Tier 1 ranked Leeds Transactional Real Estate team consists of 5 partners and over 50 fee earners, and they place a high emphasis on their transactional expertise, bringing a commercial and business-oriented approach to a wide range of property matters.
In delivering transactions we use the latest technology in conjunction with our legal tech team and the wider Innovation Group. We encourage our team to think differently and to test the latest technology, including advances in generative AI.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE

In thisrole, you will:

• Act as a dedicated legal resource for a key client, developing a strong understanding of their business while working within a structured delivery model supported by the wider firm.
• Manage your own caseload, ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures, including drafting and negotiating leases, ancillary property documents, tenant due diligence enquiries, and lease management applications.
• Oversee transaction completion processes, maintain accurate matter status updates, and manage personal financial responsibilities, including WIP, billing, and write-offs.
• Supervise and support junior lawyers and paralegals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work across lettings and property management matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and external advisers, acting as a key point of contact and participating in client engagement activities.
• Collaborate with the wider client account team to share best practice, drive process improvements, maintain consistency of approach, and support wider real estate transactions as required.

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Have a minimum of 3 years' PQE advising on transactional real estate matters in England and Wales.
• Ideally have experience of working for institutional landlords.
• Be dedicated to the highest levels of client service, with strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Ideally have experience managing high volume, fast paced workloads in a client facing role as part of a wider team following processes and utilising legal technology tools will be especially suitable.
• Have a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities, and developing practical, commercially focused solutions.

OUR FIRM

Our story of international growth is built on a performance mindset, innovation and true collaboration. We believe results follow relationships, so we work closely with each other, and develop deep client connections to deliver.

Our award-winning culture balances high standards and hard work with genuine care – looking out for each other, supporting professional development, in a down to earth and inclusive environment. We do the right things in the right ways, combining commercial excellence and innovative thinking with teamwork. Together, we deliver excellence, achieve stand out solutions, and enable career-defining opportunities.