Real Estate (Commercial Development & Investment) Lawyer

REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE OR SENIOR ASSOCIATE 4-8 PQE HIGHLY REGARDED NATIONAL LAW FIRM BIRMINGHAM/HYBRID

BCL Legal is excited to be working with a leading national law firm, renowned for its expertise in real estate development, to recruit an Associate or Senior Associate to join its high-performing Real Estate team in Birmingham. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled real estate lawyer with a strong background in development work to take on a key role in one of the firm's most dynamic and rapidly growing teams.

The firm offers a flexible and supportive working environment, with hybrid working as standard and excellent opportunities for career progression. A competitive salary, annual bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package are on offer.

As an Associate or Senior Associate in this nationally recognised Real Estate team, you will:

• Support on, or lead and manage a caseload of high-value, complex development transactions, including site acquisitions, disposals, and funding arrangements.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on commercial property matters, with a focus on development and investment.
• Support major developers, institutional investors, and landowners on complex commercial development agreements.
• Collaborate with colleagues from planning, construction, and tax teams to deliver integrated legal solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high-quality and commercially focused advice.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues, contributing to the team's growth and development.

To be successful in your application, you will:

• Be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 4-8 years' PQE and a strong background in development work, ideally with experience in funding, mixed-use schemes, and commercial property.
• Have excellent technical knowledge of development transactions and a clear understanding of the commercial property market.
• Be confident in managing complex matters independently while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Show strategic thinking and innovation, with a keen interest in leveraging legal technology.
• Be a proactive, collaborative, and ambitious team player with a desire to progress within a growing team.

This role offers:

• A competitive salary and generous bonus scheme.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, pension, wellness support, and flexible annual leave.
• Hybrid working, promoting a strong work/life balance.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile, high-value projects with leading clients.
• Clear career progression, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities.

This firm is known for its straight-talking, commercially minded approach, and its commitment to building long-term relationships with clients. Their Real Estate team is nationally recognised for its expertise in development work, and you'll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality legal solutions.

The firm offers a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, with a strong focus on wellbeing and flexibility. They are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society for their commitment to diversity and inclusion, and they encourage candidates seeking flexible working arrangements to apply.

If you're an ambitious real estate lawyer looking to step into a mid to senior level role with a leading national firm, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply now with your up-to-date CV, or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for a confidential discussion.