Solicitor - CambridgeBirketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face.Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026.With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership.The Birketts Commercial Real Estate Division is one of the best regarded and largest dedicated real estate practices within any firm outside of London, with over 200 lawyers across the firm as a whole. You will join our Cambridge office, which houses the firms centre for excellence for Strategic Land Development, as well as specialists in Core Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Investment, Clean & Renewable Energy, Residential Development, Commercial Development, Management and General Advisory, for a broad variety of clients.Our Team consists of highly skilled and dedicated individuals and we pride ourselves on being an invaluable resource to our clients, with a never-wavering commitment to both technical and service-level excellence. We share knowledge and experience, stay connected and we are invested in our colleagues wellbeing and personal professional development. Colleagues are empowered to achieve and to be enterprising in their careers.Our Teams unique collaborative and supportive environment takes us from strength to strength, and our sustainable growth and legacy is a result of diversification, specialism, deepening market penetration, strategic hires and promotions. This environment is reflected firm-wide, meaning that we are able to work seamlessly between the offices, supporting each other on very large transactions and providing essential specialist advice, as a single team.If you seek an exciting future in Commercial Real Estate and feel passionate about your career, this is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant team. We look forward to hearing from youThis is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious junior Commercial Real Estate lawyer to join our successful and growing Commercial Real Estate team in Cambridge.You will have the opportunity to work on the full range of Commercial Real Estate deals, both locally and nationally, including strategic land promotion, residential and commercial development, investment sales and purchases, leasing and asset management (acting for both landlords and tenants), real estate finance, clean energy and general advisory work.We deal with a wide range of high quality Commercial Real Estate work, much of which is complex, high value and high profile.You will be responsible for:Drafting and negotiating on relevant contracts, deeds, documents, advice notes, letters and correspondence tailored to the clients individual needs and requirementsDirect communication with clients, advisers and other relevant stakeholdersSupporting an active caseload with the aim of providing efficient and effective adviceParticipating in marketing and networking initiativesPlease note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.Completion of a recognised training contract or equivalent qualifying experienceDemonstrable interest and foundational knowledge in chosen practice areaStrong attention to detail to produce work documentation which is consistently of a high standardProfessional integrity and a commitment to providing excellent client serviceTo be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictationWe have designed a 'Talent Management Framework' which provides a career structure that will help us develop, retain and reward talented people. As a Solicitor, we typically expect candidates to have between 02 years PQE.Any information provided in relation to PQE should be used for guidance only and will not be determinative in the recruitment decision. Applicants will be considered on their individual merits.Due to the nature of work required, this role is fully office based.We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits:25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank HolidaysLong Service holiday award 1 extra week every 10 years continuous servicePrivate Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus SchemeSalary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health InsurancePaid CSR DayEnhanced Maternity/Paternity LeaveSubsidised gym membershipElectric car schemeDress for your Day PolicyYou can find out more on our website:https://www.birketts.co.uk/recognition-reward-benefits/At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth.Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.If you require this advert in an accessible format, please visithttps://diversityjobsgroup.com/company/birketts/At Birketts, we recognise the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession and recruitment. We welcome innovation and understand that candidates may use AI tools to support their job applications. However, we expect all applicants to use AI responsibly and ethically.Our expectations regarding AI use in applications:Your application should reflect your own voice, experiences, and insights. AI may assist in structuring or refining your responses, but it must not replace your personal input.Do not use AI to misrepresent your qualifications, experiences, or skills. Any form of exaggeration or fabrication may result in rejection from the process.If you have used AI tools to assist with your application, be prepared to discuss how and why you used them during the interview process.Do not submit content generated by AI tools that may include personal or sensitive data not intended for public disclosure.AI-generated content should be reviewed and edited by you to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with the role and our firms values.We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices. The use of AI should enhance, not compromise, your application. We encourage candidates to demonstrate critical thinking, commercial awareness, and a genuine interest in our firm.If you have any questions about our expectations or the use of AI in your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team viatalent@birketts.co.uk