Real Estate (Investment & Development) Solicitor

BCL Legal; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked national law firm in Birmingham is looking for a Real Estate Associate to join its leading Investment & Development team. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model and involves advising on high-value transactions and city centre regeneration. The ideal candidate will have experience in investment and development transactions and possess strong communication skills. A highly competitive salary and benefits package are offered, along with clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working

Career development framework

Qualifications

• Experience in due diligence, lease negotiation, and asset management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Genuine interest in real estate law.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on acquisitions, disposals, and commercial leasing.
• Work on city centre regeneration and strategic land promotion projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues in planning and construction.

Skills

Investment and development transactions

Excellent communication skills

Client-focused approach

Organisational skills

Technical ability in real estate law

Education

Qualified solicitor or nearing qualification

Job description

REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE (INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT) | NQ-2 PQE | TOP NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM | BIRMINGHAM

BCL Legal is pleased to be assisting a top-ranked national law firm in its search for an Associate to join its leading Real Estate (Investment & Development) team in Birmingham. This opportunity is offered on a full-time, permanent basis with hybrid working as standard and flexible arrangements considered. A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are on offer. Applications welcomed from 2025 qualifiers!

The Role

As a Real Estate Associate in this nationally recognised team, you will:

• Join one of the UK\'s top real estate practices, known for its work across commercial, residential, mixed-use, and strategic land developments.
• Advise a broad range of clients including investors, developers, strategic land promoters, public sector bodies, and housing associations.
• Work on high-value transactions including acquisitions, disposals, regeneration schemes, commercial leasing, and development projects.
• Gain exposure to nationally significant projects such as city centre regeneration, strategic land promotion, and industrial developments.
• Collaborate with colleagues across various offices and specialisms including planning, construction, and banking.
• Be part of a friendly and supportive Birmingham-based team, with strong partner engagement and clear progression opportunities.

About You

To be successful in your application, you will:

• Be a qualified solicitor or approaching qualification before the end of the year.
• Have experience in investment and/or development transactions, including due diligence, lease negotiation, and asset management.
• Be commercially minded with a proactive and client-focused approach.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills, and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrate strong technical ability and a genuine interest in building a long-term career in real estate law.

The Offering

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive and inclusive culture, where people and collaboration are at the heart of the business.
• Hybrid working and genuine flexibility to support work/life balance.
• National and international quality work, with access to complex and rewarding real estate projects.
• A clear and structured career development framework, supported by high-quality training and mentoring.

Apply Now!

To be considered for this Real Estate Associate vacancy, apply here with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for a confidential discussion.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.