Real Estate Partner

Location: Leeds

Salary: £110,000-170,000 depending on experience and interview performance. 

Experience: Partner level

This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role within a well-established real estate practice with a strong regional focus and national reach.

You'll be a commercial real estate specialist with a proven track record in development and real estate investment work, and the ambition to grow a client base in Leeds and the wider North West. A portable following is important for this hire.

The Opportunity

• Lead and grow a commercial real estate practice in Leeds

• Advise on development and investment matters, working across a broad real estate offering

• Build and deepen client relationships, developing new work and expanding existing accounts

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across complementary practice areas

• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to lawyers within the team

• Play a visible role in business development, networking and market profile

What Were Looking For

Essential

• Partner-level commercial real estate experience

• Strong background in development and real estate investment work

• Demonstrable business development capability and a strong network

• A portable following (or a clear, credible plan to build one quickly)

• Proven leadership and team management experience

• Collaborative approach and strong commercial judgement

Desirable

• Experience working across a broad real estate platform (including landlord and tenant and mixed-use development)

• Track record of cross-selling and working closely with other practice areas

What's On Offer

• Market-leading remuneration + bonus (partner level)

• Leeds location

• A genuine leadership opportunity with scope to shape and grow the practice

• Strong national platform and cross-disciplinary support

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a well-regarded real estate practice advising on commercial development, investment and wider property matters. The team is known for its technical strength, commercial approach and collaborative culture.

Location & Working Arrangements

Leeds. Flexible working patterns are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Real Estate Partner

Location: Manchester

Salary: £110,000-170,000 depending on experience and interview performance. 

Experience: Partner level

This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role within a well-established real estate practice with a strong regional focus and national reach.

You'll be a commercial real estate specialist with a proven track record in development and real estate investment work, and the ambition to grow a client base in Manchester and the wider North West. A portable following is important for this hire.

The Opportunity

• Lead and grow a commercial real estate practice in Manchester

• Advise on development and investment matters, working across a broad real estate offering

• Build and deepen client relationships, developing new work and expanding existing accounts

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across complementary practice areas

• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to lawyers within the team

• Play a visible role in business development, networking and market profile

What Were Looking For

Essential

• Partner-level commercial real estate experience

• Strong background in development and real estate investment work

• Demonstrable business development capability and a strong network

• A portable following (or a clear, credible plan to build one quickly)

• Proven leadership and team management experience

• Collaborative approach and strong commercial judgement

Desirable

• Experience working across a broad real estate platform (including landlord and tenant and mixed-use development)

• Track record of cross-selling and working closely with other practice areas

What's On Offer

• Market-leading remuneration + bonus (partner level)

• Manchester location

• A genuine leadership opportunity with scope to shape and grow the practice

• Strong national platform and cross-disciplinary support

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a well-regarded real estate practice advising on commercial development, investment and wider property matters. The team is known for its technical strength, commercial approach and collaborative culture.

Location & Working Arrangements

Manchester. Flexible working patterns are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Construction Senior Associate

Location: Manchester

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

This is a great opportunity for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to join a growing national Construction team in Manchester, with a particular focus on fire and building safety issues and related disputes.

You’ll advise major developers and other stakeholders on fast-moving, technically complex matters arising from the evolving building safety landscape, including remediation strategies and high-value claims.

The Opportunity

• Advise clients on fire and building safety issues and related construction disputes

• Support clients on remediation procurement strategies and risk management

• Act on the defence and pursuit of formal claims, including high-value court proceedings and arbitrations

• Work on construction litigation matters, including (ideally) professional negligence aspects

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts (including fire engineering, structural, architecture, project management and QS)

• Contribute to improving processes, innovation and the use of legal technology

• Build client relationships and support business development activity

• Support and mentor junior colleagues as the team grows

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 5+ years’ PQE with construction litigation / disputes experience

• Strong technical grounding in construction law and dispute resolution

• Commercial mindset with the ability to advise strategically and pragmatically

• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues

• Strong team ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure

• Discretion and professionalism, with exceptional attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience advising on building safety and remediation matters

• Professional negligence experience

• Interest in the wider political and regulatory issues affecting the construction and development sector

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Manchester location

• High-quality, technically challenging work in a growth area of construction law

• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a well-established construction practice and a strong pipeline of work. The team advises a wide range of clients across the construction and development sector and is known for a collaborative, solutions-led approach.

Location & Working Arrangements

Manchester. Flexible working patterns are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Construction Senior Associate

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

This is a great opportunity for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to join a growing national Construction team in Birmingham, with a particular focus on fire and building safety issues and related disputes.

You’ll advise major developers and other stakeholders on fast-moving, technically complex matters arising from the evolving building safety landscape, including remediation strategies and high-value claims.

The Opportunity

• Advise clients on fire and building safety issues and related construction disputes

• Support clients on remediation procurement strategies and risk management

• Act on the defence and pursuit of formal claims, including high-value court proceedings and arbitrations

• Work on construction litigation matters, including (ideally) professional negligence aspects

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts (including fire engineering, structural, architecture, project management and QS)

• Contribute to improving processes, innovation and the use of legal technology

• Build client relationships and support business development activity

• Support and mentor junior colleagues as the team grows

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 5+ years’ PQE with construction litigation / disputes experience

• Strong technical grounding in construction law and dispute resolution

• Commercial mindset with the ability to advise strategically and pragmatically

• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues

• Strong team ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure

• Discretion and professionalism, with exceptional attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience advising on building safety and remediation matters

• Professional negligence experience

• Interest in the wider political and regulatory issues affecting the construction and development sector

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Birmingham location

• High-quality, technically challenging work in a growth area of construction law

• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a well-established construction practice and a strong pipeline of work. The team advises a wide range of clients across the construction and development sector and is known for a collaborative, solutions-led approach.

Location & Working Arrangements

Birmingham. Flexible working patterns are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Construction Senior Associate

Location: Leeds

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

This is a great opportunity for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to join a growing national Construction team in Leeds, with a particular focus on fire and building safety issues and related disputes.

You’ll advise major developers and other stakeholders on fast-moving, technically complex matters arising from the evolving building safety landscape, including remediation strategies and high-value claims.

The Opportunity

• Advise clients on fire and building safety issues and related construction disputes

• Support clients on remediation procurement strategies and risk management

• Act on the defence and pursuit of formal claims, including high-value court proceedings and arbitrations

• Work on construction litigation matters, including (ideally) professional negligence aspects

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts (including fire engineering, structural, architecture, project management and QS)

• Contribute to improving processes, innovation and the use of legal technology

• Build client relationships and support business development activity

• Support and mentor junior colleagues as the team grows

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 5+ years’ PQE with construction litigation / disputes experience

• Strong technical grounding in construction law and dispute resolution

• Commercial mindset with the ability to advise strategically and pragmatically

• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues

• Strong team ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure

• Discretion and professionalism, with exceptional attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience advising on building safety and remediation matters

• Professional negligence experience

• Interest in the wider political and regulatory issues affecting the construction and development sector

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Leeds location

• High-quality, technically challenging work in a growth area of construction law

• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a well-established construction practice and a strong pipeline of work. The team advises a wide range of clients across the construction and development sector and is known for a collaborative, solutions-led approach.

Location & Working Arrangements

Leeds. Flexible working patterns are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Construction Legal Director

Location: Leeds

Salary: £90,000 to £115,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 8+ years’ PQE

This is a brilliant opportunity for a senior construction lawyer to join a national Construction team in Leeds, with a workload that is predominantly contentious, alongside the opportunity to support on non-contentious projects.

If you enjoy complex disputes, working closely with colleagues and clients, and you’re motivated by building relationships and developing a profile in the market, this role offers strong platform and progression.

The Opportunity

• Advise on a broad range of construction disputes and contentious matters

• Support on non-contentious construction projects where required

• Work closely with senior colleagues on complex, high-value matters

• Manage matters with appropriate autonomy and supervision

• Build trusted client relationships and deliver clear, commercial advice

• Play an active role in business development and networking

• Take advantage of structured training and development opportunities

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 8+ years’ PQE with strong construction law experience

• Solid experience advising on contentious construction / disputes matters

• Strong understanding of fundamental construction law

• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues

• Strong team ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure

• Commercial mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

• Discretion and professionalism, with exceptional attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience spanning both contentious and non-contentious construction work

• Experience gained within a broader commercial disputes or projects practice

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £90,000 to £115,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Leeds location

• Predominantly contentious construction work within a national team

• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a well-established construction practice, known for a straight-talking, solutions-led approach and a collaborative culture. The team supports a wide client base across the UK and invests in training, mentoring and long-term progression.

Location & Working Arrangements

Leeds. Flexible working patterns are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Residential Development Solicitor

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £70,000 to £95,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: Experienced residential development lawyer (PQE not specified)

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced residential development lawyer to join a busy, specialist team in Birmingham, working at the heart of complex site set-up and infrastructure work for major residential schemes.

You’ll sit between land acquisition and plot sales, helping ensure matters transition smoothly and that infrastructure and statutory processes do not delay plot sales. If you enjoy stakeholder management, technical problem-solving and being close to the commercial drivers on a development, this role offers real variety and profile.

The Opportunity

• Advise on infrastructure agreements arising before and during site development

• Put in place legal arrangements enabling roads and utility services to be laid and adopted

• Help ensure statutory processes do not delay plot sales

• Negotiate agreements with multiple stakeholders to keep work progressing to the developer’s schedule

• Manage client relationships and keep clients regularly updated

• Work closely with internal colleagues across land acquisition and plot sales, identifying issues early and helping resolve them before they impact plot sales

• Liaise with external stakeholders including local authorities and project professionals as required

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Strong experience in residential development work, including plot sales and site set-up matters

• Confident drafting and negotiating infrastructure and development documentation

• Strong technical ability with a commercial, solutions-focused approach

• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to keep matters moving to timetable

• Collaborative working style and confidence working across multiple internal teams

• Strong client care and communication

Desirable

• Experience advising on larger-scale residential schemes with multiple stakeholders

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £95,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Birmingham location

• High-quality residential development work with a strong, repeat client base

• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a specialist residential development capability advising across the full life cycle of new build housing, from acquisition and planning through to build-out and plot sales. The team works collaboratively across disciplines and offers a supportive environment with strong investment in development.

Location & Working Arrangements

Birmingham. Flexible working patterns are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Planning Legal Director

Location: Manchester

Salary: £95,000 to £115,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 8+ years’ PQE

This is a rare opportunity for a Planning Legal Director to join a growing northern planning practice in Manchester, advising a mix of developer and housebuilder clients across a broad spread of planning and infrastructure matters.

It’s a hands-on role with real scope to help shape the team’s regional offering, build relationships in the North West market, and progress towards partnership.

The Opportunity

• Advise on town and country planning matters across contentious and non-contentious work

• Support on highways, compulsory purchase and compensation matters

• Advise on planning litigation, enforcement and related dispute work

• Get involved in Development Consent Order (DCO) and wider infrastructure matters (training available if you’re looking to deepen this area)

• Manage client relationships and provide clear, commercial advice at pace

• Work closely with colleagues nationally to deliver joined-up support on major schemes

• Play an active role in business development, networking and client events

• Supervise and develop junior lawyers and contribute to internal training

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 8+ years’ PQE with strong planning experience

• Confident advising on a broad range of planning matters, with the ability to run work independently

• Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach

• Experience supervising and developing junior colleagues

• Comfortable with business development and building a market presence

• Discretion and professionalism

Desirable

• Experience of DCO and/or major infrastructure projects

• Experience advising on compulsory purchase and compensation

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £95,000 to £115,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Manchester location

• High-quality planning work with a strong pipeline and national support

• Clear progression pathway, including partnership for those with the ambition and capability

• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a specialist planning capability advising on the full development lifecycle, including planning applications, planning obligations, compulsory purchase and infrastructure matters. The team is collaborative, commercially focused and invests heavily in training, mentoring and long-term progression.

Location & Working Arrangements

Manchester. Flexible working patterns are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Real Estate Dispute Resolution Associate

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 2 to 5 years’ PQE (preferred)

This is a great opportunity for a property litigation solicitor to join a specialist Real Estate Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham, working on a broad mix of contentious property matters.

You’ll run your own caseload with appropriate supervision, support on more complex disputes and ADR, and build strong client relationships across a varied client base.

The Opportunity

• Advise on landlord and tenant disputes (including lease renewals, dilapidations and forfeiture)

• Handle development-related disputes (including rights of light, restrictive covenants and boundary issues)

• Manage possession claims and trespass actions

• Support property insolvency and enforcement work

• Draft pleadings, witness statements and instructions to counsel

• Attend hearings, mediations and client meetings

• Manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision

• Support senior colleagues on complex litigation and ADR matters

• Contribute to team training, knowledge sharing and mentoring junior team members

• Get involved in marketing and business development initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• Experience in contentious property / real estate dispute resolution

• Strong technical knowledge of real estate law and dispute resolution processes

• Experience of County Court and/or First-tier Tribunal proceedings

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Organised, methodical approach with strong attention to detail

• Commercial mindset and a collaborative working style

Desirable

• 2 to 5 years’ PQE in property litigation (or equivalent experience)

• Experience handling a broad range of landlord and tenant and development-related disputes

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £65,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Birmingham location

• Varied caseload across litigation and ADR

• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a specialist property disputes capability, known for straight-talking, commercially focused advice and a collaborative approach. The team acts for a broad range of clients including developers, investors, landlords, tenants and public sector bodies.

Location & Working Arrangements

Birmingham. Flexible working patterns are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Real Estate Dispute Resolution Associate

Location: Manchester

Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 2 to 5 years’ PQE (preferred)

This is a great opportunity for a property litigation solicitor to join a specialist Real Estate Dispute Resolution team in Manchester, working on a broad mix of contentious property matters.

You’ll run your own caseload with appropriate supervision, support on more complex disputes and ADR, and build strong client relationships across a varied client base.

The Opportunity

• Advise on landlord and tenant disputes (including lease renewals, dilapidations and forfeiture)

• Handle development-related disputes (including rights of light, restrictive covenants and boundary issues)

• Manage possession claims and trespass actions

• Support property insolvency and enforcement work

• Draft pleadings, witness statements and instructions to counsel

• Attend hearings, mediations and client meetings

• Manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision

• Support senior colleagues on complex litigation and ADR matters

• Contribute to team training, knowledge sharing and mentoring junior team members

• Get involved in marketing and business development initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• Experience in contentious property / real estate dispute resolution

• Strong technical knowledge of real estate law and dispute resolution processes

• Experience of County Court and/or First-tier Tribunal proceedings

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Organised, methodical approach with strong attention to detail

• Commercial mindset and a collaborative working style

Desirable

• 2 to 5 years’ PQE in property litigation (or equivalent experience)

• Experience handling a broad range of landlord and tenant and development-related disputes

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £65,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Manchester location

• Varied caseload across litigation and ADR

• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a specialist property disputes capability, known for straight-talking, commercially focused advice and a collaborative approach. The team acts for a broad range of clients including developers, investors, landlords, tenants and public sector bodies.

Location & Working Arrangements

Manchester. Flexible working patterns are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.