Real Estate Associate Solicitor

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

The Benefits & How to Apply:

• 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

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07506 994 088

Email: [email protected]

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.