Real Estate Associate / Senior Associate Lawyer

Title: Real Estate (Associate / Senior Associate) Lawyer 1-4PQELocation: Birmingham

Salary: £60-72,000 DOE.

Are you an experienced Real Estate Lawyer looking for a new opportunity? Our client, a well-established organisation based in Birmingham, is seeking a talented individual to join their expanding Real Estate team, working on a range of general commercial property matters including a mix of development, investment, and occupiers work.

This team is highly regarded in the field, and is led by a Partner who is recognised as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 (2024 edition) and ranked as a leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2024 edition). They bring vast experience as a transactional commercial property lawyer, handling large-scale projects and planning work.

As our client experiences a surge in client demand, they are seeking an additional lawyer to join their team. This role is ideal for someone with 1-4 years' experience gained in a reputable regional or City firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload, delivering exceptional client service under minimal supervision. Flexibility to support the wider team and work across various workstreams is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver outstanding client service and care consistently.
• Demonstrate financial competence and commercial awareness, including accurate time recording, billing, and achievement of firm targets.
• Actively contribute to business development opportunities to retain existing clients and foster business growth.
• Stay up to date with technical expertise at all times.
• Take accountability for personal development and continuously enhance interpersonal and soft skills.
• Fully comply with the SRA competence standards.
• Fulfil any other reasonable tasks as required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant previous experience and appropriate post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of the industry and business.
• A proven track record in financial management, meeting client expectations, and excellent case management skills.
• Proficiency in IT skills, including case management systems, electronic time recording, and Microsoft packages.
• Self-motivation, a friendly demeanour, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Consistent demonstration and embodiment of the company's values.

Some benefits alongside a competitive salary include:

• Hybrid working.
• Taking your growth seriously: They make sure everyone feels connected through a clear progression pathway and ongoing mentoring. Their modern training is rounded, relevant and focused on unlocking your potential.
• Recognising what you do: When you do great work, it gets noticed. You receive excellent career development and their rewards and benefits are among the best in the market.
• Taking care of you: They combine a high-performance culture with a caring one, where your well-being and work-life balance are taken seriously.

If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career with a highly regarded organisation, we want to hear from you. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and the chance to work with a talented team on exciting projects. Join our client's Real Estate team by applying today.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.