Associate Real Estate Solicitor – Birmingham with Hybrid Working – Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
A leading national law firm is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join its growing Real Estate team in Birmingham. The team advises a broad range of occupiers, property developers, investors and lenders on complex commercial property matters. Due to continued growth and increasing client demand, the firm is looking to recruit a commercially minded lawyer with strong commercial property experience. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded Real Estate practice offering high-quality work, genuine flexibility and excellent long-term career development.
The Role:
- Advise occupiers, property developers, investors and lenders on a broad range of commercial property matters
- Handle acquisitions and disposals of commercial property and development land
- Advise on landlord and tenant matters, including the negotiation of leases and associated documentation
- Support clients on development projects, including development agreements, conditional contracts and infrastructure documents
- Undertake property due diligence and title investigations
- Assist with property portfolio management matters, including licences, assignments and leases
- Support senior colleagues on property finance transactions
- Advise on the real estate aspects of corporate acquisitions and disposals
- Handle acquisitions and disposals of investment property, including sale and leaseback transactions
- Build and maintain strong client relationships across a varied client base
- Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the team
The Candidate:
- A qualified Solicitor with 1-5 years’ PQE
- Significant experience in Commercial Property
- Demonstrable experience across a broad range of Real Estate matters
- Strong technical drafting, negotiation and advisory skills
- Commercially minded with the ability to deliver practical and solution-focused advice
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Capable of managing a varied caseload and working effectively within a collaborative team environment
- Able to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure
- Financially aware with a proactive approach to day-to-day work
- Ambitious, motivated and keen to progress within a highly regarded national practice
- Enthusiastic about networking, business development and client relationship management
Benefits:
- A highly competitive salary with a strong overall benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private medical insurance and healthcare benefits
- Life assurance
- 25 to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Christmas office closure
- Additional birthday day off
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and family leave provisions
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Discounted parking scheme
- Exposure to high-quality real estate work
- Excellent career progression opportunities within a nationally recognised team
- A collaborative and supportive working environment with a strong commitment to professional development
More About William James Recruitment: William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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