Real Estate Associate

Oculus Legal Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two uncapped bonus schemes

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Electric vehicle schemes

Comprehensive additional benefits

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Birmingham is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor with 1-4 years' PQE to join a leading national practice. The role covers a broad range of high‑quality commercial property matters, with early responsibility and direct client exposure in a collaborative environment.

Key benefits include a competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000, two uncapped bonus schemes, hybrid working, and no individual billing targets, alongside clear development opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years' PQE in commercial property
• Experience handling commercial property transactions
• Strong communication and client-relations abilities
• Interest in developing within a national team

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial property acquisitions and disposals
• Manage landlord & tenant matters, including leases and renewals
• Oversee asset management and portfolio transactions
• Support commercial and residential development projects
• Build relationships with a diverse client base across sectors

Skills

Real Estate

Commercial Property

Communication skills

Job description

Real Estate Solicitor | 1-4 PQE | Birmingham | £60,000-£70,000 + Two Uncapped Bonuses | Hybrid Working

No individual billing targets. Two uncapped bonus schemes. High-quality work and genuine career progression.

I'm currently working with a leading national law firm looking to recruit a Real Estate Solicitor to join its highly regarded Birmingham team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a firm that genuinely does things differently.

Rather than focusing on individual billing targets, the firm places its emphasis on client care, quality of work and collaboration, creating an environment where lawyers can develop their careers without the pressure of traditional fee-earning targets.

The Opportunity

You'll join a large, established national Real Estate team, working closely with Partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of high-quality commercial property matters.

The work will include:

• Commercial property acquisitions and disposals
• Landlord and tenant matters, including leases and lease renewals
• Asset management and portfolio transactions
• Commercial and residential development projects
• General commercial real estate transactions
• Building relationships with a diverse client base across multiple sectors

You'll benefit from early responsibility, direct client exposure and the opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers who are genuinely invested in your development.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000
• Two uncapped bonus schemes
• No individual billing targets
• Hybrid working and genuine flexibility
• High-quality work within a leading national practice
• Clear career progression and long-term development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Enhanced family leave
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Electric vehicle schemes
• Comprehensive additional benefits package

Who Are We Looking For?

Ideally, you'll be a Commercial Property or Real Estate Solicitor with 1-4 years' PQE, although applications from candidates with slightly more or less experience will also be considered.

You'll have experience in commercial property transactions, strong communication skills and a genuine interest in developing your career within a collaborative national team.

Why Consider This Firm?

If you're looking for the quality of work, salary and career opportunities associated with a leading national practice, but without the pressure of individual billing targets, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.

With two uncapped bonus schemes, a strong emphasis on work-life balance and a clear progression pathway, the firm offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional law firm model.