Real Estate (Corporate Occupier) Principal Associate | 6+ PQE | Leading International Law Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid
BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a leading international law firm seeking to recruit a Principal Associate into its highly regarded Real Estate team in Birmingham. This role sits within a specialist team focusing on corporate occupier work, offering exposure to high-quality, complex transactions for a diverse client base.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced real estate lawyer looking to step into a senior, client-facing role within a dynamic and collaborative team.
The Opportunity
You will join a market-leading real estate team, working closely with Partners while also leading transactions and supervising junior lawyers. The role focuses on advising corporate occupiers across a broad range of sectors on their real estate requirements.
Your role will include:
- Leading on acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold property
- Advising on a wide range of landlord and tenant matters
- Acting for corporate occupiers including retailers, manufacturers, leisure operators and infrastructure businesses
- Supporting clients with their property portfolios, including strategic asset management
- Handling due diligence and reporting on complex title matters
- Advising on development land acquisitions where required
- Supervising and mentoring junior team membersBuilding and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
You’ll be part of a team known for delivering pragmatic, commercial and solutions-focused advice on fast-paced and often complex transactions.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- 6+ PQE with strong experience in commercial real estate
- Experienced in leading transactions and managing client relationships independently
- Confident advising on acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant matters
- Comfortable supervising and developing junior lawyers
- Commercially astute, with the ability to assess and advise on risk
- A strong communicator with a proactive and collaborative approach
- Interested in understanding client businesses and contributing to business development
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to join a top-tier international real estate practice
High-quality, complex work with leading corporate clients
A senior, client-facing role with genuine responsibility and autonomy
Highly competitive salary and bonus, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Private medical insurance (with option to add family)
- Generous pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Generous annual leave with option to buy more
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Modern Birmingham city centre office
- Sabbatical opportunities
- Ongoing training and career development
- A genuinely inclusive and supportive working culture
Ready to Apply?
If you’re an experienced real estate lawyer looking to take the next step into a senior role within a leading international firm, apply now – we’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this Real Estate (Corporate Occupier) Principal Associate role, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal.
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