Job Description
Associate – Health Real Estate- NQ-3 PQE
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid Working Available)
A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate to join its Health Real Estate team in Liverpool. Recognised for its progressive culture and commitment to flexible working, the firm supports lawyers in balancing high-quality work with life outside the office.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading team advising on complex and high-profile matters within the healthcare sector, offering strong client exposure and genuine career development.
The Role
You will support the delivery of transactional property work for primary care and healthcare clients, taking on early responsibility within a collaborative and supportive environment. The role offers varied work, direct client contact and the opportunity to build a strong profile within a specialist practice area.
The Team
The Health Real Estate team is widely recognised for its expertise, advising NHS bodies, ICBs, Trusts, primary care providers and private healthcare organisations. The team also acts for key national healthcare institutions and is involved in innovative and strategic projects across the sector.
Key Responsibilities
Advising on mergers and acquisitions of primary care practices
Sale and purchase of healthcare business premises
Negotiation of leases and landlord & tenant matters, including sale and leaseback transactions
Title investigation and reporting
Supporting NHS Trust clients with property portfolio management
Drafting deeds of easement, licences and tenancy at will
Advising on NHS funding rules relating to primary care premises
Supporting wider commercial and joint venture arrangements
Client relationship management and business development activity
About You
Qualified solicitor- NQ-3 PQE
Experience in commercial property law (healthcare sector experience advantageous but not essential)
Strong landlord and tenant expertise
Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail
Ability to manage a high-volume caseload to tight deadlines
Team-oriented, proactive and commercially minded
Enthusiastic about business development and building client relationships
What’s on Offer
The firm offers a highly competitive package, including:
Competitive salary and annual bonus
25+ days’ annual leave plus additional firm-wide shutdowns
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Enhanced family leave policies and wellbeing support
Private medical insurance and health benefits
Generous pension and financial wellbeing initiatives
Bespoke training and career development
A genuinely inclusive and supportive working culture
This is a standout opportunity for a commercial property solicitor looking to specialise further within healthcare real estate at a firm known for both its technical excellence and people-first approach.