Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Real Estate Senior Associate/Partner
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Real Estate Associate / Partner
Location: M4 Corridor (Hybrid)
Salary: Circa £90,000 + Excellent Benefits
Start Date: February 2027
Are you an experienced Real Estate Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with one of the region's leading commercial law firms?
Our client is a highly regarded commercial practice with an outstanding reputation for advising businesses, investors, developers and high-net-worth individuals across Wales and beyond. The firm acts for five of the ten wealthiest individuals in Wales, providing exposure to some of the most prestigious and high-value real estate transactions in the market.
With a planned February 2027 start, the firm is looking to appoint an ambitious Real Estate Associate or Partner to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone considering a move in the coming months and wanting to join a practice renowned for the quality of its work and clients.
The Role
You will advise a broad portfolio of commercial clients on a wide range of real estate matters, taking ownership of complex transactions while helping to develop long-term client relationships.
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Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a varied caseload of commercial real estate matters from instruction through to completion.
- Advising clients on acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, development work and property finance.
- Delivering commercially focused legal advice tailored to clients' objectives.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts.
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers where appropriate.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across corporate, banking and private wealth teams.
- Supporting business development initiatives and helping grow the firm's already impressive client base.
- Meeting agreed financial and performance objectives.
About You
We're keen to hear from solicitors who have:
- Significant post-qualification experience in Commercial Real Estate.
- A strong technical background with excellent commercial awareness.
- Experience managing complex transactions independently.
- Outstanding client relationship and communication skills.
- A proactive approach to business development.
- The ability to supervise or mentor junior members of the team.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
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What's on Offer?
- Salary circa £90,000, depending on experience.
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- February 2027 start.
- High-quality work with nationally recognised clients.
- Exposure to landmark property transactions.
- Clear progression to Partnership (or immediate Partnership for the right candidate).
- A collaborative and supportive culture.
- Excellent benefits package and genuine work-life balance.
If you're looking to join a market-leading commercial practice where you can work on exceptional quality matters while accelerating your career, Daniel Mason would love to speak to you in confidence.
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