Real Estate Associate Solicitor

BCL Legal Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

National platform exposure

Job summary

BCL Legal is assisting a leading national law firm in recruiting an Associate to join its Commercial Real Estate team in Birmingham. The role offers hybrid working and the chance to work on high-quality property matters for investors, developers, occupiers and lenders.

The successful candidate will have 1–3 years’ PQE in commercial real estate, strong communication skills and a proactive, client-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 1–3 years’ PQE in England & Wales.
• Strong background in commercial real estate transactions and landlord/tenant work.
• Experience handling acquisitions, disposals and development property matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad spectrum of commercial real estate matters.
• Handle acquisitions and disposals of commercial property and development land.
• Manage landlord and tenant work, including leases and renewals.
• Support development projects with development agreements and infrastructure documents.
• Undertake title checks and due diligence, and prepare title reports.
• Assist with real estate finance transactions and related corporate work.
• Supervise junior colleagues on property portfolio matters and mentor others.
• Collaborate with partners to develop client relationships and the Birmingham practice.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate

Property Transactions

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Real Estate Solicitor | Associate | 1-3 PQE | National Law Firm | Birmingham / Hybrid Working

BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a leading national law firm in its search for an Associate to join its growing Commercial Real Estate team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented real estate solicitor to work on a broad range of high-quality commercial property matters, advising an impressive client base of investors, developers, occupiers and lenders within a supportive, nationally recognised practice.

The Role

• Advise a diverse range of clients, including commercial occupiers, property developers, investors, landowners and lenders on a broad spectrum of commercial real estate matters.
• Handle acquisitions and disposals of commercial property and development land, including investment property transactions and sale-and-leaseback arrangements.
• Manage landlord and tenant matters, including lease negotiations, lease renewals, licences, assignments and other associated documentation.
• Support clients on complex development projects, including development agreements, conditional contracts, infrastructure agreements and onward disposals to investors.
• Undertake property due diligence, title investigations and the preparation of comprehensive reports on title.
• Assist with real estate finance transactions and the property aspects of corporate acquisitions and disposals.
• Supervise and support junior colleagues on property portfolio management matters, contributing to the development of the wider team.
• Work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers on high-quality transactions, with the opportunity to develop your own client relationships, profile and practice.
• Contribute to business development and networking initiatives, helping to strengthen the team's presence in the Birmingham market and beyond.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales with approximately 1-3 years’ PQE.
• Strong experience in commercial real estate, with a solid grounding in transactional property work.
• Experience across a broad range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant work and property development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• The confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• An interest in business development, networking and building a long-term career within a growing real estate practice.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, with the firm open to discussing individual working requirements.
• Exposure to a varied and high-quality commercial real estate caseload, working with an impressive range of clients.
• The opportunity to join an established national real estate practice with specialist expertise spanning commercial property, real estate finance, planning, litigation, construction and residential property.
• Direct access to experienced partners and senior lawyers, with excellent opportunities to develop technical expertise and commercial acumen.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment that encourages professional development, collaboration and individual progression.
• The opportunity to build your own profile and contribute to the continued growth of a successful Birmingham team, backed by a strong national platform.

If you are a commercially minded Real Estate Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team offering high-quality work, strong support and genuine scope for development.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal.