Backed by decades of experience and an unrivalled understanding of the national and international landscape, our real estate team has a lot to offer our clients. The team provides invaluable advice regarding the complex and interlocking regulations that control the real estate industry. We already have a strong transatlantic presence, which has recently deepened through our combination with US firm Lewis Roca, opening up even more opportunities for our real estate teams.
We're expanding and looking for a new Partner to complement our successful and well-known Leeds real estate practice. If your expertise lies in advising developers, investment, asset management, strategic land, disposals, acquisitions, landlord and tenant, energy, or real estate finance, we'd be very interested in hearing from you.
Our recently refurbished Leeds office offers state-of-the-art facilities and panoramic views of Leeds.
What are the requirements?
Within this sector, we are seeing significant growth. We have an impressive list of major clients and panel appointments. You'll be joining a national high-profile team with exposure to high-value work.
We're looking for a partner with a credible track record in this sector, capable of delivering growth and increasing our national profile. You'll also be expected to support and drive the wider strategic vision of growth for Womble Bond Dickinson. Additionally, you'll play a key role in the development of our people, coaching, mentoring, and overseeing their career development.
Read more about our current Leeds RE Partners Claire Wilkinson and David Cole.
Minimum requirements:
* Qualified solicitor with 8+ years' post-admission experience.
* High level of knowledge of the UK real estate sector and experience building and sustaining a practice in this sector.
* Thorough understanding of revenue prioritisation.
* Team management experience with effective coaching skills.
* Ability to seek out opportunities for innovation and process improvements.
* Commercial mindset and efficiency.
* External profile as a leader in this field.
* Understanding of how legal services should be delivered at a top 100 UK law firm.
What's in it for you?
We offer a strong, collaborative culture where success is rewarded, and our people are supported to achieve their potential. You'll benefit from a talented team of professionals committed to your practice development through sector or business development advice, learning opportunities, and access to technology and innovation.
Our innovative solutions for clients and the real estate team's embrace of new technologies are designed to make your and your clients' lives easier. Learn more about WBD Advance.
We also prioritize your career development through tailored masterclasses aimed at enhancing leadership and business skills.
What makes it great to work here?
We strive to create an open, human-centric culture that sets us apart. As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, we support health and wellbeing initiatives and offer flexible working arrangements.
Through our DEI initiatives, we foster an environment where diversity is valued. Our firm-supported networks include race, ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disabilities, families, and women's career development. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and accessible processes, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
If you need adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or long-term condition, please contact us. We also offer an interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the role's minimum criteria.
Our in-house recruitment team aims to fill roles directly. Agencies can find partnership opportunities via this link.
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