Commercial Property Solicitor 1 -3 PQE

Headhunter Legal & Professional Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a talented Commercial Property Solicitor with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience to join its Real Estate team in Birmingham. The role involves managing acquisitions and disposals, drafting key documents, and advising on corporate transactions within a collaborative environment offering hybrid work options. The firm values professional development and provides ongoing mentoring to support career progression.

Benefits

Career progression

Work-life balance

Flexible working options

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in commercial property law.
• Strong experience in transactional real estate matters.
• Ability to thrive while managing individual workload.

Responsibilities

• Act on acquisitions, disposals, and lettings for commercial clients.
• Advise on property aspects of corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial property documents.

Skills

Technical skills in commercial property law

Excellent drafting skills

Communication abilities

Organisational skills

Business-focused advice

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

The Opportunity

A leading UK law firm with a strong reputation for high-quality commercial work is seeking a talented Commercial Property Solicitor (1+3 PQE) to join its expanding Real Estate team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-established, forward-thinking firm known for its collaborative culture, sophisticated client base, and commitment to professional development.

The Role

You will be joining a team that handles a broad range of commercial property matters for an impressive client portfolio, including developers, investors, corporate occupiers, and institutions. The work is varied and intellectually stimulating, offering the chance to develop your expertise across a full spectrum of real estate transactions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting on acquisitions, disposals, lettings, and portfolio management for commercial property clients.
• Advising on property aspects of corporate transactions and investment deals.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial property documents, including leases, licences, and agreements for sale.
• Supporting senior team members on complex development and regeneration projects.
• Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision, ensuring high standards of client care and service delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders across the firm.

About You

• Qualified solicitor with at least 1 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial property law.
• Strong technical skills with solid experience in transactional real estate matters.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills.
• A collaborative team player who also thrives when managing their own workload.
• Keen to contribute to business development and the growth of the real estate practice.

The Firm Offers

• A genuinely supportive and collegiate environment that values career progression and work-life balance.
• High-quality work for sophisticated clients, including blue-chip companies and high-net-worth individuals.
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working options.
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring from experienced partners.

Please apply or contact to find out more