Real Estate Associate

Hunter Savage; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Savage is recruiting a Real Estate Associate for a leading UK legal practice in Birmingham. The role focuses on residential development, land acquisitions and strategic land projects, supporting housebuilders, developers and landowners on complex development matters.

Applicants should be qualified solicitors with at least three years' post-qualification experience and strong experience in commercial or residential development.

Qualifications

• At least three years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in real estate.
• Strong experience in commercial or residential development.
• Housebuilder experience is advantageous, with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise on residential development and land acquisitions.
• Support development agreements, options and collaboration agreements.
• Collaborate with planning, construction and litigation specialists.

Skills

Commercial development

Residential development

Land acquisition knowledge

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Real Estate Associate - Birmingham

Hunter Savage is hiring on behalf of a leading UK legal practice to appoint a Real Estate Associate into its residential development team. This is a rare opportunity to join a specialist practice advising on complex land acquisitions and development matters for major housebuilders and developers.

The firm offers competitive remuneration and exceptional work quality, with exposure to acquisitions, collaboration agreements, strategic options, funding arrangements and urban regeneration across England and Wales.

The Opportunity

This Real Estate Associate position provides a broad practice spanning residential development, land acquisition and strategic land projects. The successful candidate will support national and regional housebuilders, specialist developers, promoters and institutional landowners on significant matters involving complex development structures and large scale residential schemes.

Practice Focus

The team advises on land acquisitions, development agreements, conditional contracts, options, collaboration agreements, disposals of serviced parcels and funding arrangements, alongside urban regeneration projects. The role offers close collaboration with planning, construction and litigation specialists, supporting continued learning and career development.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should be qualified solicitors with at least three years of post qualification experience and strong experience in commercial development or residential development. Housebuilder experience is advantageous, while lawyers seeking to specialise in residential work are also encouraged to apply. This opportunity will suit candidates who combine technical strength with commercial judgement, commitment and a genuine interest in land acquisition.