Senior Real Estate Solicitor - International Firm
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.
The Role
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.
About You
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.
Why Apply?
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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