About us
We are seeking newly qualified UK-qualified lawyers (Solicitor or Barrister) to join our highly regarded National Occupiers Team as part of the wider Real Estate Practice Group. The DWF Occupier team specializes in providing comprehensive legal services to commercial occupiers, helping them manage their real estate portfolios effectively.
About the role
The Occupier teams work includes lease negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and managing risks for tenants, conducting due diligence on properties, and advising on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration into portfolio strategies. They also assist with exit strategies, compliance with local and international regulations, and portfolio management, including expansions, contractions, and renewals.
Additionally, the team offers guidance on financial considerations such as property tax and incentives, licensing and permitting, and risk management. By leveraging their extensive sector knowledge and experience with national and international clients, the DWF Occupier team helps occupiers maximize value and minimize risks associated with their real estate holdings.
About you
We are looking for a recently qualified solicitor with a desire to develop and build a career in the Real Estate Commercial Occupiers sector. You should have a keen interest in supporting a multitude of global brands in the management of their property portfolio.
By joining our team, you will leverage your sector knowledge and experience to help occupiers maximize value and minimize risks associated with their real estate holdings. This role is based out of our Manchester office and will be offered on a hybrid basis
What we offer
We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.