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Senior Development Lawyer - Partner

Employer
Think Legal Recruitment
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire (GB)
Salary
Competitive - Leeds
Closing date
4 Mar 2025
Reference
GR/TL/4719
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Vacancy Type
Solicitors, Private Practice
Experience Level
Partner-designate, Partner
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Practice Areas
Real Estate, Commercial property
PQE
7+ Years, Partner

Job Details

Senior Development Lawyer

Partner/Path to Partner Level
Leeds

Think Legal Recruitment is working with a leading Top 100 commercial law firm looking for an experienced and ambitious property development lawyer to help grow its Leeds presence.

This firm has a strong reputation in the development space across the North and nationally, acting for well-known developers on complex commercial, mixed-use, and residential development projects.

The Role

  • Work closely with a well-respected Partner based in Manchester to strategically develop the Leeds real estate team.
  • Collaborate with a well-established Legal 500-ranked real estate team in Yorkshire.
  • Act on major real estate regeneration, development, and infrastructure projects worth multi-millions.
  • Lead and develop a team while maintaining a hands-on role with high-value matters.

What’s on Offer

  • A strong pipeline of existing clients, including large developers in Leeds.
  • The chance to shape and grow a team within a highly regarded firm.
  • A clear pathway to Partnership with full backing from the firm.
  • A supportive, collaborative culture with a genuine focus on work-life balance.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced lawyer who wants more autonomy and progression. It’s particularly well-suited to a Legal Director looking for that next step or a Partner seeking a new challenge. You’ll need to bring strong connections in the market and a passion for business development.

Salary is highly competitive + bonus + excellent benefits.

For a confidential discussion, contact Graham Rawlinson at Think Legal Recruitment – graham@thinklegalrecruitment.com.

Company

Think Legal Recruitment is a regional legal recruitment business recruiting at all levels of legal professionals throughout the North of England for private practice and in-house. 

What makes us different? 

We could highlight our integrity, our commitment to excellence and providing honest, reliable and informed advice. We could talk about our use of and investment in technology. For us, these are the basics that you can and should expect. 

Our difference lies in our people. It is their commitment and investment in candidates, clients, partner contacts and local market knowledge that sets us apart. 

Legal recruitment is a serious business and we take it seriously. That we strive to make the experience as enjoyable and open as possible is simply testament to our desire to build long-standing relationships. 

We love what we do and look forward to making a difference for you. 

Contact us on 0161 826 1411 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0161 826 1411
Location
2nd Floor
125 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BY
United Kingdom

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