Senior Associate / Managing Associate - Drinks, Hospitality and Leisure
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Occupation Type
Events managers and organisers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
About The Freeths Drinks, Hospitality & Leisure (DHL) Team
Our specialist DHL team advises brewers, pub companies, restaurant and bar operators, hotel groups and leisure brands on the full spectrum of property‑led and operator‑specific matters. We are a national practice acting for household‑name operators across the UK, delivering rapid, commercially grounded advice that reflects how this sector really works.
Led by Leo Skinner (Partner & Head of DHL), the team’s core is real estate, complemented by close collaboration with colleagues in corporate, employment, tax, planning, IP & media and disputes. This integrated model enables us to support portfolio growth, developments and re‑gears, roll‑out programmes, estate optimisation and complex transactions at pace.
The national DHL group works as one team across our UK offices, drawing on specialist support in tax, TUPE and workforce issues, regulatory/licensing touchpoints, planning and construction, and brand/IP considerations relevant to hospitality operators.
About The Role
Owing to continued client demand, we are seeking candidates with 4 years+ PQE to join us and work with our national operator client base (pubs, bars, restaurants, late‑night venues, hotels and wider leisure), typically including:
Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths.
Become part of the team at Freeths.
View some of our recent highlights on our website here.
Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.
Our specialist DHL team advises brewers, pub companies, restaurant and bar operators, hotel groups and leisure brands on the full spectrum of property‑led and operator‑specific matters. We are a national practice acting for household‑name operators across the UK, delivering rapid, commercially grounded advice that reflects how this sector really works.
Led by Leo Skinner (Partner & Head of DHL), the team’s core is real estate, complemented by close collaboration with colleagues in corporate, employment, tax, planning, IP & media and disputes. This integrated model enables us to support portfolio growth, developments and re‑gears, roll‑out programmes, estate optimisation and complex transactions at pace.
The national DHL group works as one team across our UK offices, drawing on specialist support in tax, TUPE and workforce issues, regulatory/licensing touchpoints, planning and construction, and brand/IP considerations relevant to hospitality operators.
About The Role
Owing to continued client demand, we are seeking candidates with 4 years+ PQE to join us and work with our national operator client base (pubs, bars, restaurants, late‑night venues, hotels and wider leisure), typically including:
- Freehold and leasehold site acquisitions and disposals, development and pre‑let arrangements, and portfolio re‑gears.
- Day‑to‑day estate management (L&T, licences, variations, easements and ancillary agreements).p
- Awareness of operator‑specific issues that sit alongside real estate, such as TUPE, TOGC, capital allowances and licensing/regulatory considerations (with support from specialists as needed).
Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths.
Become part of the team at Freeths.
View some of our recent highlights on our website here.
Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.