Job Title Real Estate Associate (NQ - 5PQE) - Birmingham Ref No. 4942B Job Location Birmingham Work Type Full Time Description As part of a strategic investment and ongoing growth of our real estate practice, we are seeking real estate lawyers (NQ - 5PQE), with a solid background across Commercial, Development and Investment Real Estate to join our successful team in Birmingham. Our Firm Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated law firms, committed to providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet. We deliver commercially focused business solutions to a diverse mix of clients, from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, start-up visionaries and sovereign nations. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. In the UK, we have offices in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and London. The firm is committed to promoting a collaborative and supportive working environment. Embedded by local champions in each of our UK offices, our well-regarded family and carer, wellbeing and workplace culture and development programmes provide a variety of flexible working options to support individuals' life journeys, helping our people pursue their personal and professional goals. Our Team Our global Real Estate practice operates across a range of jurisdictions and is a market leader, working closely with investors/funds, developers and operators in the office, commercial, hotel, student, logistics, build-to-rent (BTR), health and social care, and retail sectors, and we are actively involved throughout the life cycle of the assets, from acquisition, finance and development, through to delivery, and the letting, management and operation of the completed assets. In all our transactions, our aim is to provide straightforward commercial advice with efficient transaction and financial management. Our team is growing; here is what others say about our ability and approach: "The strength of the practice is undoubtedly in its people, and the combination of the team's professional capabilities delivered with a personal touch is what really sets them apart. Within that, their ability to develop relationships allows them to establish themselves as valued members of the wider client team rather than an external consultant. They always provide solid and professional advice and bring challenges where it's needed to keep us on the right path." The Legal 500 UK "I think what attracted us is that they are commercially pragmatic, which strikes a balance between getting deals done quickly and making sure that there is enough balance so that there is sufficient protection for us." Chambers UK "The people are human, the advice is sound, the integrity is full, and the work is efficient." Chambers UK. Our Opportunity These roles will suit lawyers with a commercial attitude along with a confident and proactive approach, with good people skills, ability to work as a team player and an interest in business development. There is clear potential for individual advancement within the team and you should expect excellent quality of work in a culture which encourages leadership and involvement with the business and its clients. We have big plans for our practice in Birmingham, with an upcoming office move to a great new location in 19 Cornwall Street in mid-2026. We offer competitive pay, an attractive bonus and benefits programme, including an uncapped productivity bonus, alongside a great working culture and an established hybrid working policy. You You will be a committed individual, with the ability and enthusiasm to take initiative, and to build long-lasting relationships with clients, potential clients and advisers. You will be coming from a well-recognised practice and will thrive in a collaborative team environment. You should have a strong track record in Real Estate law and the drive and ability to deliver high-quality work. What you need to know If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please visit our careers site at www.squirepattonboggs.com/en/careers. We are unable to process applications sent directly by email. Please complete an online application. We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is representative of our society. We welcome applications regardless of age, neurodiversity, disability, family or parental status, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression or other legally protected characteristics. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptions to our recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply. LI-AH1 LI-Hybrid