Job Description

Role Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Associate to join a highly regarded Real Estate team based in Leeds. This role sits within one of the fastest-growing healthcare legal practices in the UK, offering exposure to a broad range of property matters across the NHS and independent health and social care sectors.
The successful candidate will work on complex and high-quality instructions, enjoying significant client contact, responsibility and the chance to collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices as part of a genuinely national team. Hybrid working is supported, alongside a strong emphasis on collaboration, development and progression.
Candidate Profile / Experience Needed
The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified solicitor with solid experience in commercial property law, including landlord and tenant matters. While experience within the health or social care sector is advantageous, candidates with transferable sector experience will also be considered.
• As a guide or client will consider solicitors from NQ-6 years pqe with salary dependant on experience.
• You will be comfortable managing a varied caseload and advising on matters such as property due diligence, secured lending transactions, leases, easements and licences, and providing property support on corporate and commercial transactions including M&A and joint ventures.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, alongside excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A proactive mindset, interest in business development and a willingness to take ownership of client relationships will be key to success in this role.

What's on Offer?
This role offers the chance to join a market-leading healthcare property practice with a clear commitment to people, development and wellbeing. The firm provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, plus birthday leave and Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid working and dress for your day policy
• Private medical insurance, Medicash and employee assistance programme
• Enhanced family leave and fertility, reproductive health and wellbeing support
• Annual fitness allowance and electric or hybrid vehicle lease scheme
• Generous pension, ISA savings scheme and independent financial advice
• Funded emergency or back-up care and charity or pro bono days
• Bespoke training and development opportunities and support for home working

You'll be joining a collaborative Leeds team with a strong local profile and access to high-quality national work.
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For a confidential discussion or to apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV.

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