Leonard Curtis
Senior Commercial Real Estate Solicitor Associate Director/Director
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Role Overview
Driven by increased client demand and a clear strategic vision for growth, we are seeking a talented and commercially astute senior commercial property solicitor to join our team at Associate Director or Director level. The successful candidate will take ownership of our commercial property offering — defining its direction, expanding its client base, and building and developing their own team.
This is an exceptional senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious commercial property lawyer ready to build and lead their own team – with the full backing of the firm and the broader Leonard Curtis group.
This is a rare platform role: you will not simply join a team, you will shape one.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on a broad range of commercial property matters including acquisitions and disposals, portfolio management, commercial leases and licences, landlord and tenant issues, and property finance transactions.
- Collaborate closely with the Corporate team on transactional matters including M&A and demergers, providing integrated real estate advice as part of wider deal structures.
- Lead and develop a growing commercial property team, setting standards, mentoring junior lawyers, and shaping the team’s culture and service offering.
- Take the lead on strategy for expanding the practice, identifying target sectors, client opportunities, and new service lines.
- Advise on distressed real estate matters where required, drawing on the expertise of the wider Leonard Curtis group (desirable but not essential).
- Drive client development activity, building long-term relationships and growing revenue across existing and new clients.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agents, lenders, and other professional contacts.
- Contribute to team management, including planning, delegation, quality control, and promoting a high-performance culture.
- Lead and support business development, including networking, pitches, proposals, events, and profile-raising.
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Requirements
- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales.
- 8 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Strong track record across commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, and advising both landlords and tenants.
- Excellent technical drafting skills and strong knowledge of commercial property law and practice.
- Demonstrable experience advising on the real estate aspects of corporate transactions including M&A and demergers.
- Experience in advising on property finance matters including advising on development and investment lending.
- Experience advising in the healthcare and education sectors would be desirable but not essential.
- Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers and support staff.
- Ability to manage a complex and varied caseload, often across multiple concurrent transactions, delegate effectively, and maintain high quality.
- Proven ability to build strong client relationships and secure repeat work.
- Comfortable with business development, networking, and profile-raising activity.
- Commercial, solutions-focused mindset with clear communication and strong team orientation.
Benefits
- Salary aligned with your skills and expertise.
- 27 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays and the option to purchase more.
- Car allowance.
- Flexible benefit and well-being schemes.
- Birthday leave.
- 2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes.
- A hard-working, fun, and professional working environment.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay.
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About Leonard Curtis
Leonard Curtis is a market-leading professional services provider operating across the UK and offshore. Since our formation, we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding, legal, business services, and M&A advisory across 30 offices. A career with Leonard Curtis will open the door to varied career pathways.
We have built an environment that empowers you to express yourself to have confidence in who you are and what you’re capable of and develop the career you want.
Learning and Development
Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from online learning modules to external training and qualifications.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity is a core business imperative of the Group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the Group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business’s growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.
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