Senior Associate (Due Diligence)
- Recruiter
- BLP
- Location
- Lancashire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 06 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 03 Aug 2017
- Sectors
- Surveying & Property
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Manchester (home-based)
Senior Associate - Real Estate (Due Diligence) - permanent
BLP is at the forefront of delivering innovative legal services and our team in Manchester provides a dedicated resource working alongside BLP London in delivering services to clients in an innovative and client-focused way. The team adopts a new way of working and undertakes work on top-quality client matters in a cutting edge way.
We combine our skills in the core Real Estate disciplines of investment, development, funding, planning, environment, construction, real estate finance and litigation with our corporate, tax and PFI expertise to provide a truly integrated service to clients.
BLP's market-leading Real Estate team is highly ranked in all major legal directories and covers all aspects of commercial property. It is highlighted for its involvement in many market sectors including leisure, hotels, retail, investment and central and local government. We stand out for our prominent position in all aspects of the built environment, as well as having been named the number one Real Estate firm by Chambers UK 2014.
The Opportunity
You'll work as part of an elite team acting for some of the UK's largest and best known investors, developers, funds and others active in the real estate sector. You will have the opportunity to continually develop your legal knowledge as you work on complex legal matters focussing on the due diligence critical to our clients managing the risks of their transactions.
These roles are focussed on flexibility and aim to provide a good work-life balance. Successful candidates will be home-based but will be required to come to the office on at least a monthly basis to undertake training and participate in team meetings.
This is a great opportunity for people who are looking to continue to use their legal expertise in a new kind of environment that opens up new and innovative ways of working.
Who we're looking for
To be successful in this role you will be an experienced Real Estate Lawyer with at least 6 years PQE, who has had exposure to significant levels of due diligence work and who has a solid base in transactional work.
You will have a commercial approach and strong team working skills as you will be expected to maintain effective working relationships with a range of both internal and external stakeholders. The ability to work independently and at the same time be part of a remote team is critical to these roles.
BLP prides itself on exceptional client service, therefore successful applicants will have excellent attention to detail along with great organisational skills. Ideally the successful candidate will be able to work on a full-time basis however we are open to part-time opportunities as well.
What's in it for you
Making sure our people feel valued is part of our everyday culture, ensuring that they are rewarded is part of our everyday work too. From 25 days holiday per year to private medical insurance, pensions, charity schemes and a whole host of other flexible benefits, you can rest assured that we've got your best interests covered.
Join BLP, and you'll discover an environment unlike any other law firm with an open door policy that helps to deliver real results. Your career is important to us, as the more our people develop to their potential, the more successful our firm becomes. So ensuring that the training we offer is exactly what you need is essential. Lawyers, PAs and business services experts - everyone here has access to learning to suit their skills and ambitions.
Apply online by following the 'Apply Now' link, using either your CV or LinkedIn profile.
About BLP
We are an international law firm renowned for our innovative approach to high quality, commercial, legal advice support for clients around the world.
Our vision is to be the most respected law firm. We will achieve this through always exceeding our client's expectations and being a better place to work than our competitors.
We have expertise across 70 legal disciplines and our commitment to exceptional service means our clients can expect more than just our technical excellence when we work with them. Our international offering is an important part of our commitment to our clients and through our emerging markets focus and preferred firm network we are able to support them wherever they do business.
All this is possible because the quality of our people. Part of our core vision is to be a better place to work than our competitors and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We embrace diversity by promoting and sustaining an open, inclusive and supportive working environment.
Agencies
Please note that the BLP Group has preferred agency agreements in place with a number of agencies. Any speculative applications should be sent to our HR Resourcing team at and not directly to line managers or employees. The BLP Group will not be responsible for any fees related to speculative applications unless specifically agreed in writing.
Disclosure
As a regulated firm of solicitors, Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP ("BLP") is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, BLP uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves.
BLP adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with its legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website:
Senior Associate - Real Estate (Due Diligence) - permanent
BLP is at the forefront of delivering innovative legal services and our team in Manchester provides a dedicated resource working alongside BLP London in delivering services to clients in an innovative and client-focused way. The team adopts a new way of working and undertakes work on top-quality client matters in a cutting edge way.
We combine our skills in the core Real Estate disciplines of investment, development, funding, planning, environment, construction, real estate finance and litigation with our corporate, tax and PFI expertise to provide a truly integrated service to clients.
BLP's market-leading Real Estate team is highly ranked in all major legal directories and covers all aspects of commercial property. It is highlighted for its involvement in many market sectors including leisure, hotels, retail, investment and central and local government. We stand out for our prominent position in all aspects of the built environment, as well as having been named the number one Real Estate firm by Chambers UK 2014.
The Opportunity
You'll work as part of an elite team acting for some of the UK's largest and best known investors, developers, funds and others active in the real estate sector. You will have the opportunity to continually develop your legal knowledge as you work on complex legal matters focussing on the due diligence critical to our clients managing the risks of their transactions.
These roles are focussed on flexibility and aim to provide a good work-life balance. Successful candidates will be home-based but will be required to come to the office on at least a monthly basis to undertake training and participate in team meetings.
This is a great opportunity for people who are looking to continue to use their legal expertise in a new kind of environment that opens up new and innovative ways of working.
Who we're looking for
To be successful in this role you will be an experienced Real Estate Lawyer with at least 6 years PQE, who has had exposure to significant levels of due diligence work and who has a solid base in transactional work.
You will have a commercial approach and strong team working skills as you will be expected to maintain effective working relationships with a range of both internal and external stakeholders. The ability to work independently and at the same time be part of a remote team is critical to these roles.
BLP prides itself on exceptional client service, therefore successful applicants will have excellent attention to detail along with great organisational skills. Ideally the successful candidate will be able to work on a full-time basis however we are open to part-time opportunities as well.
What's in it for you
Making sure our people feel valued is part of our everyday culture, ensuring that they are rewarded is part of our everyday work too. From 25 days holiday per year to private medical insurance, pensions, charity schemes and a whole host of other flexible benefits, you can rest assured that we've got your best interests covered.
Join BLP, and you'll discover an environment unlike any other law firm with an open door policy that helps to deliver real results. Your career is important to us, as the more our people develop to their potential, the more successful our firm becomes. So ensuring that the training we offer is exactly what you need is essential. Lawyers, PAs and business services experts - everyone here has access to learning to suit their skills and ambitions.
Apply online by following the 'Apply Now' link, using either your CV or LinkedIn profile.
About BLP
We are an international law firm renowned for our innovative approach to high quality, commercial, legal advice support for clients around the world.
Our vision is to be the most respected law firm. We will achieve this through always exceeding our client's expectations and being a better place to work than our competitors.
We have expertise across 70 legal disciplines and our commitment to exceptional service means our clients can expect more than just our technical excellence when we work with them. Our international offering is an important part of our commitment to our clients and through our emerging markets focus and preferred firm network we are able to support them wherever they do business.
All this is possible because the quality of our people. Part of our core vision is to be a better place to work than our competitors and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We embrace diversity by promoting and sustaining an open, inclusive and supportive working environment.
Agencies
Please note that the BLP Group has preferred agency agreements in place with a number of agencies. Any speculative applications should be sent to our HR Resourcing team at and not directly to line managers or employees. The BLP Group will not be responsible for any fees related to speculative applications unless specifically agreed in writing.
Disclosure
As a regulated firm of solicitors, Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP ("BLP") is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, BLP uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves.
BLP adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with its legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website: