Senior Associate Managing Associate – Drinks, Hospitality & Leisure
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Job Summary
Job Description
Senior Associate / Managing Associate Drinks Hospitality & Leisure
Location: Sheffield
Salary: 70000 to 90000 plus bonus (guideline depending on experience)
Experience: 4 years PQE
This is a brilliant chance to join a specialist national team advising operators in the drinks hospitality and leisure sector. The work is property-led fast-paced and commercially grounded supporting clients who are actively acquiring developing optimising and transacting across large estates.
You will work closely with colleagues across corporate employment tax planning IP and disputes to deliver joined-up advice that reflects how the sector operates in practice.
What Youll Be Doing
Advising on freehold and leasehold site acquisitions and disposals
Supporting development and pre-let arrangements
Handling portfolio work including re-gears and estate optimisation
Advising on day-to-day estate management matters including landlord and tenant work
Drafting and negotiating licences variations easements and ancillary agreements
Spotting operator-specific issues that sit alongside real estate (for example TUPE TOGC capital allowances and licensing or regulatory touchpoints) and bringing in specialist support where needed
Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development
Collaborating with colleagues across the national team and wider firm
What Were Looking For
Essential
Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
4 years PQE with strong real estate experience (ideally with exposure to retail leisure or hospitality assets)
Confident drafting and negotiation skills across commercial property documentation
Commercial pragmatic approach and ability to work at pace
Strong client handling skills and a collaborative working style
Desirable
Experience advising operator clients (pubs bars restaurants hotels or wider leisure)
Experience of portfolio re-gears and high-volume transactional programmes
Interest in developing a profile in the hospitality and leisure sector
Whats On Offer
Salary guideline 70000 to 90000 plus bonus (depending on experience)
High-quality sector-focused work with strong client exposure
National platform with cross-office collaboration and specialist support
Clear progression pathway with leadership support
Supportive inclusive culture with a focus on recognition development and wellbeing
About Our Client
Our client is a large full-service UK law firm with a national footprint and a strong reputation for technical excellence and commercial delivery. The firm is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to developing its people with clear progression pathways and strong support for networking and relationship building.
Location & Working Arrangements
Sheffield
Full-time permanent role
Flexible working considered
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Organizational Management
- GAAP
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Meeting Facilitation
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Investment Banking
- Microsoft Excel
- Private equity
- Financial Modeling
- Writing Skills
