Rea Estate Lawyer – Birmingham

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Birmingham is expanding its Real Estate team and seeks a Real Estate Lawyer with 1-5 years of PQE. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, deliver high-quality legal advice, and contribute to client retention within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years’ PQE in commercial property law, ideally from a regional or City firm.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal advice and client service.
• Manage financial aspects of matters, including time recording and billing.
• Contribute to business development and client retention.

Skills

Strong experience in commercial property law

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Commercially astute

Client-focused approach

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Team

Our client’s Birmingham Real Estate team is expanding due to strong client demand. The team handles a wide range of commercial property transactions, including large-scale development projects and planning-related work. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, collaborative, and high-performing team.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Real Estate Lawyer with 1-5 years’ PQE, ideally gained at a well-regarded regional or City firm. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision and support the wider team across multiple workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal advice and client service
• Manage financial aspects of matters, including time recording and billing
• Contribute to business development and client retention
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and professional standards
• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and industry insight
• Use case management systems and Microsoft Office confidently
• Work collaboratively and uphold the firm’s values

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in commercial property law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, flexible, and team-oriented
• Commercially astute with a client-focused approach

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