A global law firm is seeking ambitious Associates (0-2 PQE) to join its growing Commercial Development & Investment team in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to work on high‑value, high‑profile development and investment projects across a wide range of commercial sectors.
About the Team
The firm is home to one of the UK’s largest and most respected real estate practices, with more than commercially minded lawyers supporting some of the sector’s most successful developers, investors and corporate occupiers.
The team leads on major, strategically significant projects across logistics, industrial estates, retail and business parks, corporate developments, offices and data centres. Clients include many leading names across the development, property, institutional investment and private equity sectors.
The Role
You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of commercial property matters, including:
1. Acquisition and disposal of land and significant investment assets
2. Structuring development deals and negotiating heads of terms
3. Pre‑lettings, lettings and sale‑and‑leaseback transactions
4. Real estate support on financing arrangements, including Certificates of Title
5. Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial property documents
6. Title investigation, searches, enquiries and project management
7. Liaising with clients, agents and other professionals
You will gain exposure to high‑profile clients and complex matters, developing deep technical expertise and strong client relationships.
About You
You will:
8. Manage your own caseload and work effectively under pressure
9. Collaborate within a team and support colleagues
10. Provide clear, commercial advice with sound judgment
11. Negotiate confidently on behalf of clients
12. Communicate professionally with all stakeholders
13. Have experience drafting and negotiating contracts, leases and related documents
14. Contribute to marketing, sector initiatives and business development
15. Demonstrate appetite for learning and stepping outside your comfort zone
What’s On Offer
16. The opportunity to work within one of the UK’s most highly regarded real estate teams
17. A firm recognised consistently as a top employer
18. Hybrid working
19. days’ annual leave (with the option to buy more)
20. Private medical insurance
21. Generous pension and life assurance
22. Lawyer bonus scheme
23. Three‑month sabbatical every five years
24. Enhanced family leave
25. Health and wellbeing support
26. State‑of‑the‑art Birmingham office with onsite restaurant
27. Extensive training and career development