Real Estate Senior Associate


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£70,000 to £90,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS1 8EQ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded national law firm with a market-leading Real Estate practice. Recognised for its expertise across the public, health and social care sectors, the firm advises a diverse client base including public bodies, healthcare providers, emergency services organisations and private sector clients. With an outstanding reputation and a strong pipeline of work, the team continues to expand and offers lawyers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile real estate matters that make a genuine impact.

Your new role

As a Senior Associate within the Real Estate team, you will manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters while supporting partners and senior colleagues on strategic projects and business development initiatives.

The role will involve advising on:

Commercial acquisitions and disposals

Development and regeneration projects

Landlord and tenant matters

Asset management transactions

Major land sales

Property-related matters across the healthcare, public and private sectors

You will work closely with clients on significant developments, including major infrastructure, healthcare and regeneration projects, while contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

What you'll need to succeed

Significant experience handling a broad range of commercial real estate matters

Strong technical expertise in commercial property law

Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills

Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to legal advice

The ability to manage matters autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team environment

Strong organisational and time management skills

Experience advising healthcare sector clients would be advantageous but is not essential

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to join a top-tier real estate team undertaking high-quality work within specialist sectors. You will benefit from:

Exposure to complex and nationally significant projects

A collaborative and supportive working environment

Genuine career progression opportunities at Principal Associate level

A strong platform for business development and client relationship building

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on 0161 228 7770.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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