Real Estate Associate Solicitor

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier international firm in Birmingham seeks a talented Commercial Development & Investment Associate (NQ-2 PQE) to join its real estate team. The role involves advising on complex commercial transactions and preparing essential documentation. The firm offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive environment for career development, making it an ideal opportunity for a motivated junior lawyer.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Private medical insurance

25 days’ holiday

Access to a state-of-the-art office

Regular social events

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 0-2 years' PQE with experience in commercial property, ideally exposure to development or investment work.
• Proactive and able to manage a varied workload with excellent attention to detail.
• Genuine interest in building long-term relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on large-scale commercial development and investment transactions.
• Prepare and negotiate a wide range of real estate documentation.
• Manage title due diligence and client reporting.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Strong technical drafting skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage a varied workload

Team collaboration

Interest in client relationships

Job description

Real Estate - Commercial Development & Investment Associate | NQ-2 PQE | Top-Tier International Firm | Birmingham

Overview

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a talented and ambitious Commercial Development & Investment Associate (0-2 PQE) to join its Birmingham team. This is a rare opportunity to work on some of the most high-profile and complex real estate development and investment projects in the UK, alongside an experienced and supportive team in a truly collaborative environment.

The Role

• You will play a key part in a market-leading real estate practice, advising a diverse client base on large-scale commercial development and investment transactions across the logistics, industrial, office, and mixed-use sectors.
• Acquisition and disposal of development land and strategic real estate investment assets (freehold and leasehold), often involving complex title matters and conditional contracts.
• Advising on structured development transactions, pre-lettings, and sale-and-leaseback deals.
• Preparing and negotiating a wide range of real estate documentation including agreements for lease, transfers, leases, deeds of variation, and certificates of title.
• Managing title due diligence, search reviews, client reporting, SDLT and Land Registry applications, and post-completion formalities.
• Advising on the real estate aspects of development finance and investment funding structures.
• Collaborating closely with clients, agents, surveyors, and internal specialists to ensure efficient and commercial delivery on all matters.
• Actively engaging in business development, networking, and client training events as part of your wider practice contribution.

Candidate Requirements

• 0-2 years' PQE with experience in commercial property, ideally with exposure to development or investment work.
• Strong technical and drafting skills with a clear understanding of commercial drivers in real estate transactions.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload with excellent attention to detail.
• A team player who can work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and third parties.
• Willingness to get involved in marketing and sector initiatives, particularly in the logistics and industrial space.
• A genuine interest in building long-term relationships with clients and contributing to the growth of the practice.

Benefits

• Join one of the UK's leading real estate teams, recognised for its innovative and commercially focused approach.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure with a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Private medical insurance and pension
• Life assurance and income protection
• 25 days' holiday (plus the option to buy additional leave)
• Hybrid working policy supporting flexibility and work-life balance
• Access to a state-of-the-art office in the heart of Birmingham
• Regular social, networking, and wellbeing events
• Career development opportunities, including internal and external training

Apply Now!

If you're a junior lawyer ready to take the next step in your real estate career, this is your chance to join a firm where your development and ambition will be supported every step of the way.

For a confidential discussion about this Commercial Development & Investment Associate role, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal.