The Firm

A well-regarded National law firm with a strong Birmingham real estate practice. The firm advises a broad client base including investors, developers, and corporate occupiers, and is known for its collaborative culture and commercially focused approach. The real estate team handles a wide range of high-quality transactions, with particular strength in landlord and tenant work and portfolio management.

The Role

An opportunity for a Newly Qualified to 2 PQE solicitor to join a busy and growing real estate team, focusing on transactional landlord and tenant matters. The role offers early responsibility, regular client contact, and involvement in a varied mix of asset management and transactional work.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial leases across office, retail, and industrial sectors
• Advising on and preparing agreements for lease
• Handling licences to assign, underlet, and alter
• Managing lease renewals, regears, and general asset management work
• Drafting ancillary documents including rent deposit deeds and side letters
• Supporting on large-scale portfolio transactions
• Liaising with clients, agents, and counterparties throughout transactions
• Managing deadlines and progressing matters efficiently
• Assisting senior team members on more complex deals

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (NQ – 2 PQE)
• Experience in commercial real estate, ideally with a focus on landlord and tenant work
• Strong drafting and technical legal skills
• Good commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work to tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Comprehensive benefits package (including pension and private medical)
• Structured training and career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment