Senior Real Estate Solicitor (5 PQE +)

Birmingham Hybrid Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you a Real Estate Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a truly global law firm? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded international practice with a strong presence across key global markets, advising on high-profile and often cross-border real estate investments.

You'll be joining a dynamic team handling complex and high-value transactions for a range of international investors, developers, and corporate occupiers. The firm offers genuine scope for progression, with the opportunity to play a key role in growing and shaping the Birmingham real estate practice.

As a Senior Real Estate Solicitor, you'll:

• Bring legal know-how, commercial acumen, and creativity to challenging and complex commercial property transactions, often in a cross-border context.

• Draft, advise on, and negotiate a wide range of commercial property matters, including investment sales and purchases, acquisitions and disposals, real estate joint ventures, and other high-value transactions.

• Manage all aspects of commercial property transactions from inception to completion, coordinating due diligence and liaising with clients and third parties to ensure smooth and timely delivery.

• Act as a trusted adviser to clients - often as quasi in-house counsel - across all commercial property matters.

• Support the commercial property aspects of international M&A and corporate deals.

• Contribute to the growth and development of the real estate team through business development, thought leadership, and mentoring junior lawyers.

You'll ideally have:

• 5+ years' PQE in commercial real estate, gained at a reputable national or international firm.

• Experience in investment transactions and an understanding of the international real estate market.

• A client-focused approach, strong commercial awareness, and the confidence to lead on complex matters.

• Ambition to grow within a leading global firm and play a pivotal role in developing a first-class real estate offering in Birmingham.

This role offers:

• Exposure to international, high-value real estate work.

• A platform for career growth, leadership, and team development.

• A collaborative and forward-thinking culture within a globally respected firm.

• Competitive remuneration and market-leading benefits.

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