Real Estate Managing Associate (7+ PQE)

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott, on behalf of a leading UK commercial law firm, is seeking a Real Estate Managing Associate with 7+ PQE to join its Birmingham practice. The role offers significant client exposure on high-value investment, development and asset management work.

You will lead on complex property transactions, supervise junior lawyers, and help develop client relationships with developers, investors and institutional clients.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' PQE in commercial real estate.
• Experience across investment, development and asset management.
• Strong ability to manage complex transactions with minimal supervision.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Client-facing with ability to build long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisitions and disposals of commercial property assets.
• Lead development and regeneration projects.
• Oversee asset management and landlord-tenant matters.
• Manage portfolio acquisitions and disposals.
• Support client relationships and business development.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Project management

Client relationship management

Commercial real estate knowledge

Job description

Real Estate Managing Associate (7+ PQE)
Leading UK Commercial Law Firm | Birmingham

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Managing Associate to join its established Birmingham real estate practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded real estate lawyer with 7+ years' PQE to join a market-leading team handling high-value investment, development and asset management work. The team acts for a broad range of investors, developers, occupiers and institutional clients, advising on some of the most significant real estate projects in the market.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, the firm is looking to appoint a senior lawyer capable of taking a leading role on complex commercial property matters while supporting the development of junior team members and client relationships.

You will advise on a broad range of real estate transactions, including:

• Acquisitions and disposals of commercial property assets.
• Development and regeneration projects.
• Asset management and landlord and tenant matters.
• Portfolio acquisitions, disposals and management.
• Strategic property transactions across the industrial, logistics and office sectors.
• Investment transactions for institutional and private sector clients.
• Client relationship management and business development initiatives.
• Supervision and mentoring of junior lawyers within the team.

The role offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to work closely with major developers, investors, logistics businesses, private equity-backed organisations and institutional clients.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is likely to be:

• A qualified solicitor with 7+ years' PQE in commercial real estate.
• Experienced across investment, development and asset management matters.
• Comfortable managing complex transactions with minimal supervision.
• Confident in a client-facing role and able to build long-term trusted relationships.
• Experienced supervising and supporting junior lawyers.
• Commercially aware, with a strong understanding of clients' strategic objectives.
• Technically strong with excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills.
• Enthusiastic about legal innovation and modern ways of delivering legal services.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working within a high-performing environment.

Why Consider This Role?

This position offers the opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected real estate practices, working on headline transactions alongside recognised market leaders. The firm is known for its entrepreneurial culture, high-quality client base and commitment to professional development.

For lawyers seeking a step up into a senior position with substantial client responsibility and clear progression prospects, this represents a compelling opportunity.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*