Shape the future of a well-established Legal 500 commercial property team Opportunity to join the firm’s management team and progress to Board level Strong existing caseload, high-quality clients, and flexible working A highly respected Yorkshire law firm is looking for a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor to take the lead in its commercial property department and help steer the team into its next phase of growth. With an existing flow of quality work and full support from the wider firm, you’ll be able to hit the ground running and shape the team around you. You’ll initially join the management team as Associate Director, with a clear route to Board-level ownership in the near future. This is a rare opportunity to take a genuine step up, within a collaborative and down-to-earth culture that values ambition, autonomy, and work-life balance. Who we’re looking for 5 PQE, with strong experience across a broad range of commercial property matters Confident handling leases, option agreements, sales, purchases, refinancing, and corporate support work Background likely in a mid-sized or smaller firm where you've gained varied experience Supervisory experience and strong leadership potential Commercially minded with some BD experience or appetite Gravitas, enthusiasm and a collaborative approach Salary & benefits £65,000–£80,000 depending on experience Profit-share bonus scheme (typically 10% of billing over target, negotiable if bringing a following) Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated), with the option to buy more Flexible working hours with a “time banking” scheme Hybrid working with at least 3 days per week in Harrogate Transparent business performance data and monthly socials Professional study support Westfield Health plan and Champion Health membership Enhanced death in service cover (4x salary) Staff discounts, free simple wills, and season ticket loans Cycle to Work scheme Contact Duane Cormell If you’re a senior commercial property lawyer ready for your next step – or looking to swap long hours and corporate culture for real progression and better balance – contact Duane Cormell at duane@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.