Real Estate Solicitor

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

National network

Work-life balance

Job summary

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment is seeking a junior Real Estate solicitor in Birmingham to join a growing national practice. The role offers high-quality commercial property work, supervision from experienced real estate specialists, and the chance to develop a long-term career within a well-established national firm.

You will work in a collaborative and expanding team, handling acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant matters while building client relationships and developing your own

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-3 years' PQE in real estate
• Experience advising on acquisitions, disposals and landlord & tenant matters
• Strong client relationship and communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisitions and disposals of commercial property
• Negotiate leases and landlord/tenant documentation
• Support developers and investors on development projects
• Draft development agreements, conditional contracts and infrastructure documents
• Conduct due diligence and title investigations
• Manage property transactions from instruction to completion
• Supervise junior colleagues on property matters
• Assist with real estate finance transactions
• Support real estate aspects of corporate transactions
• Advise on investment property acquisitions and disposals

Skills

Real estate

Client relationships

Communication skills

Negotiation

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a junior Real Estate solicitor to join the growing Birmingham office of a leading national law firm. This role offers high-quality commercial property work, strong supervision from experienced real estate specialists, and the chance to develop a long-term career within a well-established national practice. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and expanding team, working alongside recognised real estate lawyers while developing their own client relationships, profile and technical expertise.

Role Overview

Working as part of a national Real Estate practice, you will advise a broad range of clients including developers, investors, occupiers and lenders on a variety of commercial property matters.

The Birmingham team forms part of a wider national property group with specialist expertise spanning commercial real estate, real estate finance, planning, construction, property litigation and residential property. This provides excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary work and ongoing professional development.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-3 years' PQE
• Strong commercial property experience gained in private practice
• Experience advising on acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant matters
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A commercial and proactive approach to legal practice
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Enthusiasm for networking and business development activities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on acquisitions and disposals of commercial property and development land
• Negotiating leases and associated landlord and tenant documentation
• Supporting developers and investors on development projects
• Drafting and advising on development agreements, conditional contracts and infrastructure documentation
• Conducting due diligence exercises and title investigations
• Managing property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Supervising junior colleagues on property management matters, including licences, assignments and leases
• Assisting with real estate finance transactions
• Supporting the real estate aspects of corporate transactions
• Advising on investment property acquisitions and disposals, including sale and leaseback arrangements

What's on Offer

• High-quality real estate work for a diverse client base
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious Birmingham practice
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Access to specialist real estate expertise across a national network
• Genuine opportunities for progression and professional development
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Strong involvement in client relationship management and business development
• A firm recognised for supporting work-life balance and flexible working