Legal 500 Real Estate Associate Position - Bradford
QED Legal
| Company | QED Legal |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Bradford |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Real Estate Solicitor (3–6 PQE) Bradford
Full-time
Hybrid working
A well-established and highly regarded commercial law firm is looking to appoint a Real Estate Solicitor (3–6 years’ PQE) to join its growing Bradford office .
Working across a wide range of sectors - including energy and renewables, retail, leisure and hospitality, transport, logistics, and highly regulated industries - the real estate team is known for its technical expertise and commercially focused advice.
The firm acts for a diverse client base, including property developers, investors, lenders, and public and third-sector organisations , such as schools and health-sector bodies.
The role This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience within a strong and collaborative real estate team. You will support senior lawyers on a variety of matters, including:
• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases
• Licences to assign and underlet
• Sales and purchases
• Reports on title
• Property finance
• Development work
You will also be encouraged to manage your own matters, develop client relationships, and occasionally support colleagues in other teams, such as Corporate and Restructuring .
The role offers genuine exposure to high-quality work and the opportunity to play an active role in business development and client engagement .
About you
• Qualified Solicitor with 3–6 years’ PQE in real estate
• Proven experience handling commercial property matters
• Ideally exposure to more complex work, such as:
• Asset management
• Agreements for lease
• Leases and surrenders
• Commercial and residential development
• Investment work (acting for individual and institutional landlords)
• Able to demonstrate your contribution to successful outcomes on matters
• Keen to progress your career within a forward-thinking, commercial team
You will bring a collaborative and flexible approach , strong organisational skills, and a friendly, approachable manner. Excellent communication skills are essential, alongside empathy and sensitivity when dealing with clients.
What’s on offer
• High-quality, varied real estate work
• Supportive and commercial team environment
• Hybrid working model
• Clear opportunity for career development and progression
• Involvement in business development and firm growth