Real Estate Solicitor (FTC)

ENL Legal Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor with 5+ years of post-qualification experience for a 9-month fixed-term contract in the West Midlands. The ideal candidate will manage a varied caseload involving acquisitions, disposals, and development projects while providing corporate support on asset transactions. The position offers a people-focused environment with hybrid working options and benefits like private medical cover and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in commercial property or real estate law.
• Experience with health or social care sector transactions preferred.
• Ability to handle client contact with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Manage an established caseload covering acquisitions and disposals.
• Handle freehold/leasehold transactions and title reporting.
• Provide corporate support for asset/share purchases and sales.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Strong drafting skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management capability

Job description

Real Estate Solicitor (FTC) 5+ PQE, West Midlands, up to c. £80,000, 9-month fixed‑term contract.

Overview:

• Seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor on a fixed‑term contract to manage an established caseload covering acquisitions, disposals, real estate finance and development work.
• Handling a broad range of property matters, including freehold/leasehold transactions, reporting on title, certificates of title, and drafting advice notes.
• Providing corporate support on asset/share purchases and sales, including reviewing, amending and negotiating agreements and undertaking related due diligence.
• Advising on development projects and working collaboratively across departments as part of wider project teams.
• Ideally bringing experience with health or social care sector transactions, alongside strong drafting skills, commercial awareness and confidence in direct client contact.
• Building effective relationships with clients and colleagues, demonstrating excellent communication skills, project management capability and a proactive approach.
• Enjoying a supportive, people‑focused working environment with hybrid working options and flexibility around core hours.
• Access to ongoing training, clear progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical cover, pension scheme, wellbeing support and generous holiday entitlement.

How to Apply:

Contact Tatiana Sivakova at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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