Real Estate Associate Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybride; GBP 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25–30 days annual leave

Résumé du poste

William James Recruitment is seeking an Associate Real Estate Solicitor in Birmingham for a hybrid role with a leading national practice. You will handle a broad mix of commercial property matters for occupiers, developers, investors and lenders, including acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant work, and development projects.

The successful candidate will have 1-5 years' PQE in Commercial Property, strong drafting and advisory skills, and a collaborative approach to client service.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-5 years' PQE
• Significant experience in Commercial Property
• Demonstrable experience across a broad range of Real Estate matters
• Strong technical drafting, negotiation and advisory skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to deliver practical and solution-focused advice
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Capable of managing a varied caseload and working effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Able to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure
• Financially aware with a proactive approach to day-to-day work
• Ambitious, motivated and keen to progress within a highly regarded national practice
• Enthusiastic about networking, business development and client relationship management

Responsabilités

• Advise occupiers, developers, investors and lenders on a broad range of commercial property matters
• Handle acquisitions and disposals of commercial property and development land
• Advise on landlord and tenant matters, including leases and related documentation
• Support development projects through development agreements and infrastructure documents
• Undertake property due diligence and title investigations
• Assist with property portfolio management including licences, assignments and leases
• Support senior colleagues on property finance transactions
• Advise on the real estate aspects of corporate acquisitions and disposals
• Handle acquisitions and disposals of investment property, including sale and leaseback transactions
• Build and maintain client relationships across a varied client base
• Support business development and team growth

Description du poste

Associate Real Estate Solicitor - Birmingham with Hybrid Working - Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

A leading national law firm is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join its growing Real Estate team in Birmingham. The team advises a broad range of occupiers, property developers, investors and lenders on complex commercial property matters. Due to continued growth and increasing client demand, the firm is looking to recruit a commercially minded lawyer with strong commercial property experience. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded Real Estate practice offering high-quality work, genuine flexibility and excellent long-term career development.

The Role:

• Advise occupiers, property developers, investors and lenders on a broad range of commercial property matters
• Handle acquisitions and disposals of commercial property and development land
• Advise on landlord and tenant matters, including the negotiation of leases and associated documentation
• Support clients on development projects, including development agreements, conditional contracts and infrastructure documents
• Undertake property due diligence and title investigations
• Assist with property portfolio management matters, including licences, assignments and leases
• Support senior colleagues on property finance transactions
• Advise on the real estate aspects of corporate acquisitions and disposals
• Handle acquisitions and disposals of investment property, including sale and leaseback transactions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across a varied client base
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the team

The Candidate:

• A qualified Solicitor with 1-5 years' PQE
• Significant experience in Commercial Property
• Demonstrable experience across a broad range of Real Estate matters
• Strong technical drafting, negotiation and advisory skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to deliver practical and solution-focused advice
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Capable of managing a varied caseload and working effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Able to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure
• Financially aware with a proactive approach to day-to-day work
• Ambitious, motivated and keen to progress within a highly regarded national practice
• Enthusiastic about networking, business development and client relationship management

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary with a strong overall benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical insurance and healthcare benefits
• Life assurance
• 25 to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas office closure
• Additional birthday day off
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and family leave provisions
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Exposure to high-quality real estate work
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a nationally recognised team
• A collaborative and supportive working environment with a strong commitment to professional development

More About William James Recruitment:

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.