Real Estate Associate / Senior Associate sought for a highly regarded Birmingham law firm.

The Opportunity

Spirehouse is working with a highly regarded law firm to recruit an experienced Real Estate Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Development & Stock Portfolio team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially minded Real Estate Solicitor looking to work on high-quality, complex property transactions within an established and supportive team.

The role offers excellent exposure to large-scale development work, acquisitions, disposals and portfolio transactions, including housing portfolios of up to 3,000 units.

The Role

You will work alongside an established team of 5 Partners and 8 fee earners, handling a varied caseload including property development, site acquisitions, large-scale acquisitions and disposals, stock portfolio transactions, title investigations, due diligence, development agreements and overage arrangements.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of transactions and work with a range of clients on substantial, high-value property matters.

Affordable housing experience is not essential. Strong Real Estate experience, commercial awareness and the ability to manage complex transactions with minimal supervision are key.

The Requirements

• Qualified Real Estate Solicitor at Associate or Senior Associate level
• Ideally 3+ years' PQE or equivalent experience
• Strong commercial property experience
• Development experience preferred
• Experience handling large-scale acquisitions, disposals or portfolio transactions
• Strong technical knowledge of title and property matters
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercially aware with a practical approach
• Able to manage transactions with minimal supervision
• Organised, proactive and driven
• Strong client and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Excellent career development opportunities
• High-quality, complex Real Estate work
• Supportive and established team
• Birmingham preferred, with Manchester also considered

How To Apply

Please apply for this role online or contact Isabel Hart at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.

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