Real Estate Solicitor

Company: William James Recruitment
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Real Estate Solicitor – Birmingham – 0-3 PQE – £63,000 – £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Solicitor in Birmingham to join an highly regarded and growing commercial real estate team with a top tier National Legal 500 practice.

This role offers exposure to high-value, complex transactions across a broad range of sectors with a key focus on commercial & residential development, as well as other aspects of commercial property including acquisitions & disposals, landlord & tenant matters, sales & purchases.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Real Estate Solicitor in Birmingham seeking high-quality work, strong progression prospects, and a genuinely collegiate culture.

The Role:

  • Advising on a broad range of commercial real estate matters
  • Supporting a broad client base of local and national developers and investors
  • Assisting with large-scale commercial & residential development projects
  • Managing transactions from instruction through to completion with appropriate supervision
  • Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on high-profile mandates
  • Collaborating across practice areas and offices within the firm’s wider network
  • Contributing to client relationship development and ongoing business initiatives

The Candidate:

  • Qualified solicitor 0-5 PQE and strong experience in commercial property
  • Strong background, ideally trained with a strong practice, and a seat in real estate
  • Experience with a broad range of commercial property matters, ideally within development
  • Excellent technical ability with a commercial and pragmatic approach
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build client relationships
  • Either qualified in England & Wales, or a foreign qualified lawyer at an elite firm
  • Highly organised with strong time-management capabilities
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

The Benefits and How to Apply:

  • Competitive salary between £63,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
  • Comprehensive medical insurance
  • Pension
  • Life insurance provision
  • Generous annual leave
  • Parental leave package
  • Commuter benefits
  • Supportive and inclusive working environment

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone

Contact: Alex-Jay Blackledge-Murphy, Senior Recruitment Consultant

Mobile: +44 0794 931 5621

Email: alex.blackledge-murphy@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Posted: July 1st, 2026