Senior Associate - Real Estate

Senior Associate - Real Estate Liverpool

We are working on an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a leading Real Estate team within a highly regarded, nationally recognised practice based in Liverpool.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join a leading real estate practice working closely with an experienced partner group and a well-established team on a broad range of high-quality commercial property matters. The role offers exposure to a diverse client base, including occupiers, developers, investors and lenders, alongside the chance to develop strong client relationships and further build technical expertise within a market leading environment.

You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the firm's national real estate group.

What You'll Do

• Advise a broad range of clients on acquisitions and disposals of investment property, including sale and leaseback transactions
• Negotiate leases and landlord & tenant documentation for both landlords and tenants
• Work on acquisition of development and investment sites, including development agreements and disposals to investors
• Supervise and support junior lawyers on portfolio management matters, including licences, consents and lease grants
• Review title matters and provide detailed reporting and advice
• Advise on heads of terms
• Work closely with colleagues across other teams including Corporate, Banking, Construction and Restructuring

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong real estate experience at Senior Associate level (or equivalent)
• Broad commercial property background, ideally with exposure to both investment and development work
• Excellent technical and drafting ability
• Strong client-facing skills and commercial awareness
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
• Collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to a national team environment

Why This Role?

• Leading real estate team: Join a highly ranked national real estate practice
• High-Quality Work: Exposure to complex, high-value commercial property matters
• Strong Client Base: Work with occupiers, developers, investors and lenders
• National Reach: Collaborate with teams across multiple UK offices
• Supportive Culture: Recognised for flexible working and a people-focused environment

If you are a Senior Associate looking to join a leading real estate team with excellent work quality, strong support and genuine progression opportunities, we would be pleased to discuss this opportunity further.