Real Estate Lawyer

Real Estate Associate/Senior Associate 6+ PQE National Law Firm Birmingham (Hybrid Working)

A top-tier national law firm is looking to recruit a Real Estate Associate or Senior Associate (6+ PQE) to join its expanding national real estate team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to handle high-calibre development work - with some exposure to real estate finance - while being supported by a collaborative and forward-thinking national practice.

The Role

You'll be part of a high-performing real estate team involved in a broad spectrum of development and finance-led property transactions. This is a client-facing role offering significant scope for career progression, including opportunities to supervise junior team members and work closely with colleagues in planning, construction, corporate, banking, and litigation.

• Advising on the acquisition and disposal of residential and commercial development sites
• Drafting and negotiating development funding agreements, including forward funding arrangements
• Acting for lenders on real estate finance transactions, conducting due diligence and managing conditions precedent
• Supporting corporate transactions by advising on the property aspects of M&A deals, including share and asset sales
• Handling the sale and disposal of investment properties with occupational leases
• Drafting and negotiating leases on behalf of institutional landlords and tenants

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• 6+ years' PQE in real estate, with strong experience in development transactions
• The ability to manage your own caseload confidently and supervise junior lawyers
• A commercial, solutions-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams
• Enthusiasm for client engagement and business development
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

What's on Offer

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working, empowering you to work in a way that suits you
• Exposure to high-profile, complex real estate projects across the UK
• A transparent and achievable career development path
• A supportive, inclusive, and team-oriented culture

Apply Now

To apply for this Real Estate Associate/Senior Associate position in Birmingham, please send your CV or get in touch with Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for a confidential conversation.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.