Commercial Property Lawyer

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing commercial real estate firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Lawyer (In-House Counsel) to join their legal team. This role involves advising on all aspects of commercial property law and managing external counsel. Applicants must be qualified solicitors in England & Wales with at least 5 years PQE in commercial property law. This position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000 and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive culture for professional development

Qualifications

• 5 years PQE in commercial property law, either in private practice or in-house.
• Strong technical expertise in property transactions, landlord & tenant matters, and development projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate property-related contracts including leases and development agreements.
• Provide legal advice on landlord and tenant matters and related disputes.
• Ensure compliance with property legislation and internal governance.

Skills

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Commercially minded

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

Job Title - Commercial Property Lawyer
Location - Birmingham
Salary - £70,000 - £75,000 DOE
Contract Type - Permanent, Full-time

About Us

Our client is a dynamic and growing Commercial Real Estate business with a significant property portfolio across the Midlands. Our client prides themselves on delivering innovative solutions and maintaining a strong reputation for excellence and integrity. As part of their continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Commercial Property Lawyer (In-House Counsel) to join our clients legal team.

The Role

Reporting to the board of directors, you will be the company\'s go-to advisor on all aspects of commercial property law. You will provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to support the management, acquisition, and development of our property portfolio, as well as broader commercial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of property related contracts, including leases, licences, acquisitions, disposals, and development agreements.
• Advising on landlord and tenant matters, property management issues, and related disputes.
• Supporting the business with property aspects of corporate transactions and projects.
• Managing external counsel where specialist advice is required.
• Ensuring compliance with property and planning legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal governance.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, providing clear and practical advice.

About You

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 5 years PQE gained in commercial property law (private practice or in-house).
• Strong technical expertise in property transactions, landlord & tenant matters, and development projects.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Confident working independently while being a collaborative team player.

Our Client offers

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible Working arrangements.
• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of property and commercial matters.
• A supportive culture that values professional development and career progression.