Senior Associate/Legal Director – Land & Real Estate

AJ Chambers have been exclusively retained on this opportunity, giving you the chance to join a highly regarded regional Land & Real Estate team at an exciting stage of its growth.

We’re looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Associate/Legal Director to join a large, established regional Land & Real Estate team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with experienced partners on high-value, complex and interesting property matters, while also having the autonomy to manage your own caseload and build strong, long-term client relationships.

You’ll play a key role within the team, with exposure to major projects, client pitches and business development opportunities. You’ll also have the opportunity to supervise and mentor junior lawyers, helping shape the wider team while continuing to develop your own career.

What’s on offer?

• High-quality, complex Land & Real Estate work
• A large and collaborative regional team
• Excellent progression and career development paths
• Genuine autonomy and significant client exposure
• 37.5-hour working week and generous annual leave
• Birthday off, with the option to purchase additional holiday
• Strong commitment to wellbeing, training and professional development

About you

You’ll be an experienced 8+ PQE Land & Real Estate lawyer with strong technical expertise, excellent commercial judgement and a proven ability to manage complex matters independently.

You’ll be ambitious, client-focused and keen to take on greater responsibility. Experience in developing client relationships, business development and mentoring more junior lawyers would be highly valued.

Why this role?

This is more than simply another Senior Associate/Legal Director position. It’s an opportunity to join a strong regional platform, work on genuinely interesting matters and build a clear path towards the next stage of your career.

If you’re looking for quality work, excellent progression, strong earning potential and a team where you can make a real impact, this could be the move for you.