Real Estate Associate (2-3 PQE)

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

At Eversheds Sutherland, you’ll be encouraged to develop a global mindset and put your ideas into action. There’s always something new and different to get involved in, and you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career across diverse sectors. We work with ambition and energy — and we look for people who are excited about what’s next.

Our team

Our nationally recognised Real Estate practice is known for its collaborative culture and commercial excellence. Based in Leeds, the team works closely with colleagues across the UK and internationally, delivering strategic advice on complex property portfolios and asset management. The team is supportive, inclusive, and driven by a shared commitment to client service and professional development. You’ll be joining a group that values initiative, encourages innovation, and celebrates success.

In this team, you will have exposure to high quality work and the opportunity to develop your skills further, learning from direct experience but supported by partners and senior lawyers. Our Real Estate team has an excellent track record of supporting career progression and committed, talented, hardworking individuals who have joined us, go on to have very successful and fulfilling careers within our team.

Role and key responsibilities
We are looking for a driven and commercially astute Associate to join our Real Estate team in Leeds. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of property matters, with a particular focus on landlord and tenant work, and asset management work for national and global corporate and institutional clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising on landlord and tenant matters, including lease negotiations, renewals and terminations.
• Supporting property acquisitions, disposals and development projects.
• Managing property portfolios and day-to-day asset management for institutional clients.
• Drafting and negotiating leases, licences, development agreements and associated documents.
• Coordinating with colleagues across the firm on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Contributing to business development and client relationship initiatives.

Skills and experience
Full training and development will be provided but we are looking to speak to candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2-3 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in landlord and tenant work and property asset management.
• Excellent technical skills and commercial awareness.
• A collaborative team player with strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage conflicting priorities in their workload.

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable.
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance.
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working.
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support.
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs.
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure.
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement.
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.