A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 100 law firm to achieve “Gold Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work. |
Our Real Estate group is one of the largest real estate teams in the UK, advising an impressive range of clients including commercial and residential developers, investors, major corporate occupiers and banks/funders. Offering exceptional market knowledge the team holds an outstanding reputation with clients and the market generally. “Clients are full of admiration for this team, noting it combines outstanding technical expertise with a “very” responsive service” (Chambers).
Since the opening of our Sheffield office in 2017, we now have two Partners leading our team of 7 further legal advisors, and we continue to go from strength to strength. The team focuses on all areas of Real Estate and has a particular expertise acting on high-value, large-scale greenfield and strategic land projects, as well as advising on large development projects for both public and private sector clients, involving development agreements, pre-lets, forward funding and disposals. A fully agile team, we offer fully flexible working, whether you prefer to spend most of the week at home, or in the office. |
We are looking for an additional and passionate Real Estate lawyer to join our Sheffield based team of experts. You will have the opportunity to work and lead on a varied and high-quality caseload which will include large development projects, acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant and large-scale greenfield and strategic land projects.
Our ideal candidate will be a confident client manager with demonstrable experience across a wide remit of Real Estate matters. The role will be mentoring other members of team therefore interest and previous track record in supporting in line management and unlocking potential from other team members will be helpful. We work closely with our other offices, particularly Manchester and Leeds, but most of our work originates from the client relationships led out of our Sheffield office, so you will get lots of client contact, and be encouraged to build up your own network of clients and contacts.
Why should you apply?
We provide a great platform for individuals who want to develop and build upon their experience and skills with a clear and transparent progression plan, this role will provide every opportunity for you to develop your career to the next level and beyond. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experts in their fields and support them on high quality work and an impressive list of clients that you can add to your work portfolio. You will have lots of direct contact with clients, and be encouraged to develop these and new client relationships. |
Shoosmiths is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. |