Commercial Property Solicitor

Company: William James Recruitment
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An outstanding opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a highly regarded Commercial Property and Real Estate team in Birmingham.

This role offers the chance to work on a varied and high-quality caseload spanning acquisitions, disposals, landlord & tenant matters and asset management work. The successful candidate will advise a broad client base including investors, occupiers, landlords and corporate clients across a variety of sectors.

The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service whilst maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture. Lawyers benefit from excellent client exposure, strong partner accessibility and a genuine commitment to long-term career development within a successful Commercial Real Estate practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Property Lawyer or Real Estate Solicitor looking to join a forward-thinking firm where quality work, flexibility and progression are genuinely prioritised.

The Role:

  • Advising on a broad range of commercial property matters including acquisitions, disposals and portfolio management work
  • Acting for landlords, tenants, investors, occupiers and corporate clients across a variety of sectors
  • Drafting and negotiating leases, licences to assign, licences for alterations and associated landlord & tenant documentation
  • Supporting clients with asset management, estate management and day-to-day property transactions
  • Managing your own caseload whilst working closely with experienced partners on larger and more complex matters
  • Building and maintaining long-term client relationships through commercially focused advice
  • Working within a collaborative and supportive team with clear opportunities for progression

The Candidate:

  • Commercial Property Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE
  • Strong experience across acquisitions, disposals and landlord & tenant matters
  • Comfortable managing a broad commercial property caseload with increasing autonomy
  • Strong technical drafting and negotiation skills
  • Commercially aware with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
  • Excellent client relationship and communication skills
  • A team-oriented lawyer seeking genuine long-term career progression

The Culture, Benefits and How to Apply:

  • Hybrid working with flexibility built into the working week
  • Competitive salary and bonus potential
  • Private healthcare package
  • Enhanced pension contribution
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Structured learning and development programmes
  • Clear promotion pathways and long-term career progression opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance
  • Exposure to high-quality commercial property work and an impressive client base

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor seeking high-quality work, flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities for progression within a thriving Commercial Property team.

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.

Contact:

Samuel Doughty

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140

Mobile: 07961 696703

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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, advising on key and strategic appointments.

Posted: August 24th, 2026