Real Estate Legal Director or Managing Associate

Real Estate Legal Director

Location: Birmingham

Salary: 95000 to 120000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: Senior level commercial real estate experience (typically 9 years)

If youre a senior commercial real estate lawyer who enjoys leading complex investment and portfolio work building trusted client relationships and delivering pragmatic advice at pace this is a standout opportunity to join a highly rated national Real Estate team.

Youll be part of a large collaborative practice with a strong market reputation advising a broad client base including investors pension funds corporate occupiers developers and public sector organisations. The work is varied high quality and offers real scope to shape client relationships and play a visible role in a growing team.

This role suits a Legal Director who wants exposure to significant investment transactions and strategic real estate work while working within a supportive entrepreneurial national team.

You will be advising on a wide range of commercial real estate matters with a particular focus on investment and traditional real estate work including acquisitions and disposals asset management landlord and tenant portfolio projects and refinancing.

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading on investment acquisitions and disposals (freehold and leasehold)

• Advising on asset management and portfolio management matters

• Handling landlord and tenant transactions including leases and related documentation

• Supporting clients on portfolio acquisitions and strategic real estate projects

• Advising on refinancing projects and working closely with finance colleagues where needed

• Managing matters from instruction through to completion keeping delivery commercial and solutions-focused

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and becoming a trusted extension of in-house teams

• Supervising and supporting junior lawyers contributing to team development and knowledge sharing

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver joined-up advice

What Were Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

• Strong senior-level commercial real estate experience with a particular interest in investment and traditional real estate work

• Proven ability to lead matters independently and manage complex transactions

• Confident client-facing approach with strong commercial judgement

• Collaborative working style and a genuine interest in supporting and developing others

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality work to deadlines

Whats On Offer

• Salary 95000 to 120000 plus bonus and benefits

• High-quality investment asset management and portfolio work within a nationally recognised team

• Collaborative culture with a strong market reputation and impressive client base

• Opportunity to play a visible role in a thriving entrepreneurial practice

• Flexible working considered

Next Steps (How to Apply)

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