Commercial Real Estate Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Birmingham seeks an experienced Commercial Real Estate Solicitor to manage a diverse portfolio of commercial development matters. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years’ PQE, strong technical ability, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and benefits, within a supportive team environment focused on collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 4-8 years’ PQE with substantial experience in real estate development work.
• Sound understanding of the commercial property market.
• Experience of funding or mixed-use schemes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload of commercial development matters.
• Handle site acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft and negotiate development agreements.

Skills

Experience in real estate development work

Strong technical ability

Excellent communication skills

Confidence in managing complex matters

Solutions-focused approach

Job description

Commercial Real Estate Solicitor (Development) – Birmingham – Competitive Package + Bonus + Benefits

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join its highly regarded Real Estate Development team based in Birmingham.

The Role

As an experienced Solicitor joining this respected team, you will take a lead role in managing a broad caseload of commercial development matters, including:

• Site acquisitions and disposals
• Development funding arrangements
• Structuring, drafting and negotiating development agreements
• Providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice to major developers, landowners and investors

You’ll work closely with specialists across planning, construction, tax and other complementary teams to deliver fully integrated solutions for clients.

The Team

The Real Estate team is widely recognised for its expertise in large‑scale development work and acts for an impressive range of national and regional clients. The environment is collaborative, forward‑thinking and commercially minded, with a strong focus on delivering high‑quality advice and building long‑term client relationships.

The Person

We are looking for a candidate with:

• 4–8 years’ PQE with substantial experience in real estate development work
• Strong technical ability across development transactions
• A sound understanding of the commercial property market
• Experience of funding or mixed‑use schemes (desirable)
• Confidence in managing complex matters independently
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach
• The ambition and drive to progress within a growing and dynamic team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus structure
• A comprehensive benefits package, including flexible benefits
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to high‑quality work and major development projects
• A supportive team environment that values collaboration, innovation and progression