Senior Associate, Real Estate in York

As a Tier 1 Legal 500-ranked firm, Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow, with an abundance of high-quality work across our Real Estate team. We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate to join our York office and play a key role within one of the region's leading property practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor seeking to further develop their career in Commercial Property, working with an established and diverse client base across a broad range of sectors. The role offers exposure to high-quality transactional work, alongside opportunities to support on more complex and strategic real estate projects.

As part of our large firmwide Real Estate team, you will work alongside experienced colleagues renowned for their expertise across commercial property, development, investment, agricultural law and renewable energy. The role offers a varied and technically challenging caseload, combining responsibility for your own clients and matters with opportunities to work on larger, more complex and high-value transactions. You'll benefit from a collaborative and supportive environment, strong client exposure and the opportunity to play an active role in the continued growth and success of the team.

Your main duties will include:

• Managing a broad range of commercial property matters, including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant transactions, property finance, refinancing and asset management matters.
• Advising clients on complex commercial property transactions and strategic real estate matters.
• Supporting clients across a range of sectors including investment, development, corporate occupier and owner-managed businesses.
• Working alongside Partners and senior colleagues on high-value acquisitions, disposals, development projects and portfolio transactions.
• Advising on ancillary commercial property matters, including easements, rights of way, telecommunications agreements and other property-related arrangements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients, whilst identifying opportunities for further business development.
• Contributing to networking, marketing and business development activities that support the continued growth of the team and firm.
• Assisting with the supervision, mentoring and development of junior colleagues and trainees.
• Maintaining strong financial discipline through effective matter management, time recording and billing practices.
• Ensuring matters are handled efficiently, professionally and in compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations.

Skills and experience required:

• Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in Commercial Property and Real Estate matters.
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of commercial property transactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• A genuine commitment to client service and relationship management.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Experience managing complex transactions and working directly with clients and other professional advisers.
• An interest in business development and contributing to the growth of existing and new client relationships.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior members of a team would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive, adaptable and collaborative mindset.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Tier 1 Legal 500-ranked firm, working on high-quality commercial property matters within a highly regarded and growing Real Estate team. You'll benefit from excellent client exposure, a supportive and collaborative culture, and genuine opportunities for further career progression and leadership development.

With a full-service offering and a diverse client base, Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow, while maintaining our commitment to quality, innovation, and client-focused service. We know that happy, motivated employees drive success, and a strong, forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. That’s why we provide the tools, support, and opportunities our people need to thrive.

We invest in your career, offering a great benefits package and a supportive, sociable working environment. You’ll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and excellence across our locations in Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley.

At Wilkin Chapman Rollits, we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values-led culture, fuels our growth, and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed. As a Disability Confident and Armed Forces Friendly employer, we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.

We recognise the importance of looking after you and your family, which is why we offer an excellent package of benefits to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Self-Invested Personal Pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing initiatives
• Agile working opportunities
• Discounted legal fees
• Referral incentives
• Car parking* (applicable to role)