Reference Number:
AW/172172
Real Estate Solicitor | NQ - 1 PQE | National Law Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid
BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a leading national law firm seeking to recruit a junior Real Estate Solicitor (NQ - 1 PQE) into its highly regarded Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice with a strong reputation across investment, asset management and occupier work, offering high-quality matters and early responsibility.
The Opportunity
You will join a successful and collaborative Real Estate team, working closely with Partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of commercial property matters. The role offers exposure to investment work, asset management and corporate occupier matters, acting for a diverse client base including property funds, offshore investors, national retailers and SMEs.
Your role will include:
· Supporting on investment acquisitions and disposals, including portfolio transactions
· Managing landlord and tenant matters such as leases, agreements for lease, licences to assign and licences to alter
· Advising clients on asset management across a range of property portfolios
· Assisting with corporate support work, including property aspects of wider transactions
· Supporting on financing and refinancing transactions, including certificates of title
· Working closely with clients to deliver practical, commercially focused advice
· Collaborating with colleagues across legal and wider property advisory teams
You'll be part of a nationally recognised team known for its technical excellence, commercial approach and strong client relationships.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
· Newly Qualified to 1 year PQE, with experience in commercial real estate
· Experienced in landlord and tenant and/or investment work, ideally gained during training or as a paralegal
· A confident communicator, comfortable working with clients and internal stakeholders
· Commercially aware, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset
· Well organised, with strong attention to detail and time management skills
· Keen to get involved in business development and building client relationships
· Motivated to contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team
What's on Offer
· Opportunity to join a highly regarded national real estate team
· Exposure to high-quality, varied work with strong client contact
· Competitive salary and bonus, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including:
o Private healthcare and wellbeing support
o Generous pension contribution
o Flexible and hybrid working options
o 25 days' holiday with the option to buy more
o Extensive learning and development opportunities
o Access to a wide range of lifestyle and retail benefits
o A supportive, inclusive and sociable team environment
Ready to Apply?
If you're a junior real estate lawyer looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking and well-connected national firm, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this Real Estate Solicitor opportunity, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal.
Apply now