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Senior Associate
Senior Associate Role – Real Estate (Leeds)
About the Role
An ex Preliminary Qualifications Exam (PQE) 5+ opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate (5+ years of PQE required) to join our Real Estate team in Leeds.
We seek a commercial property professional with a diverse range of experience across key sectors.
Our Development team specialises in advising clients nationwide, covering investment, development, property finance, and occupier advisory services.
As a people-first firm, we foster career growth through:
- A supportive work culture
- An innovative and flexible environment
- Proactive personal development
Ideal Candidate Requirements
We’re looking for driven commercial real estate lawyers with expertise in:
- Complex property law spanning multiple sectors (e.g., investment, development, finance).
- A strong foundation in real estate law with proven commercial acumen.
Key responsibilities include:
- Clear communication and negotiation skills
- Proactive problem-solving
- Able to deliver strategic, legally sound, and commercially astute advice
The Team
Our Real Estate Division is a UK-wide pillar of the firm—one of the largest and most respected, comprising 460+ professionals and 50+ Partners. Structured into five specialist teams:
- Construction
- Core Real Estate
- Planning
- Property Litigation
- Switch (offering full lifecycle real estate support).
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We advise top UK real estate businesses, including:
✔ Developers ✔ Investors ✔ Funders ✔ Occupiers ✔ Public sector organisations
Our strengths: ✅ Deep sector knowledge ✅ Technical excellence ✅ Exceptional client experience
Leeds Real Estate Expansion
Our Leeds office has seen rapid growth due to its:
- Reputation for high-quality legal advice
- Collaborative, client-centric ethos
Recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers as a Tier 2 firm, we remain a disruptive force—originally arriving in Leeds just under a decade ago. This role offers clarity for progression in our progressive team.
🔗 [Learn more about the Leeds team]
The Firm – Shoosmiths
Our Approach
- “'exceptional results driven by focused initiative”
- Global presence (operating in UK and Brussels)
- Partnering with high-impact businesses
Culture
- Authentic cultural fit: We empower colleagues to be their west authentically
- Innovation and excellence: Commitment to continuous improvement
- Twin previous milestone: First top 50 UK law firm to achieve Platinum Standard ‘Investors in People’
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Reputation
Shoosmiths clients value:
- Exceptional service
- Shrewd, strategy-led insights
- Strategic focus on what matters
Benefits
Competitive Remuneration
- Competitive salaries
- Rival benefits package supporting career success
Additional offerings include: ✔ Supportive, engaging work environment ✔ High-quality professional development ✔ Flexible, rewarding benefits tied to commitment & success
🔗 [Explore benefits fully](Benefits Package)
Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
Our values shape our commitment to diversity, fairness, and well-being, ensuring a workplace that:
- Includes all backgrounds
- Nurtures individual talent
- Fosters a sense of community
We ensure equal opportunities for applicants and employees regardless of:
- Gender, age, ethnicity, nationality
- Marital status, disability, sexual orientation
- Religious or philosophical belief
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