Senior Commercial Real Estate Solicitor Associate Director/Director
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What we do
M&A Advisory
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Careers
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
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
• 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 of 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
• 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 of 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
You will be responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day leadership of the commercial property practice, supporting our existing clients whilst identifying and pursuing new opportunities supported by the firm and the wider Leonard Curtis group's established network.
- 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.
- Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
- 27 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays and the option to purchase more
- Private medical insurance
- 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
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.
Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training and qualifications.
Diversity is a core business imperative of the Group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employ 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.
yourself
Be yourself every day, in everything you do. Have confidence in what you’re capable of and what you bring to the team.
difference
Care about the work you do and the people we do it for. Treat people with compassion and strive to get the best outcomes.
each other
Bring positivity to your work and your working relationships. Collaborate with an open mind and a commitment to achieve great things together.
with purpose
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Leonard Curtis is a trading style of Reach Commercial Finance Limited, registered at Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester, M3 5EN. Company Register number is 09056450. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN: 753686. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is an authorised credit broker and not a lender. We work with an unrestricted number of lenders to find a potentially suitable arrangement for your consideration. ICO registration ZA069234 and you can check via www.ico.org.uk. We will receive commission from lenders. Different lenders pay different amounts depending on different commission models. For transparency we work with the following commission models: fixed fee, fixed rate of commission, percentage of the amount you borrow and rate for risk (this is based on the risk profile of the business). Further details of the commission model, calculation and amount will be disclosed to you throughout your customer journey.Privacy notice.
Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is a limited company, registered in England and Wales with registered number 09820186. Registered office: Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester M3 5EN. Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority with number 626004.
Leonard Curtis is a trading style of Reach Commercial Finance Limited, registered at Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester, M3 5EN. Company Register number is 09056450. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN: 753686. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is an authorised credit broker and not a lender. We work with an unrestricted number of lenders to find a potentially suitable arrangement for your consideration. ICO registration ZA069234 and you can check via www.ico.org.uk. We will receive commission from lenders. Different lenders pay different amounts depending on different commission models. For transparency we work with the following commission models: fixed fee, fixed rate of commission, percentage of the amount you borrow and rate for risk (this is based on the risk profile of the business). Further details of the commission model, calculation and amount will be disclosed to you throughout your customer journey.
Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is a limited company, registered in England and Wales with registered number 09820186. Registered office: Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester M3 5EN. Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority with number 626004.