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.

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.