Real Estate Solicitor

Real Estate Solicitor | Complex Development Work | Birmingham | Leading Partner

If you’re a real estate solicitor with development experience looking to step into more complex, high-value work alongside one of the UK’s leading lawyers in the field, this is a standout opportunity.

This is a chance to join the Birmingham office of a global law firm with a top-tier real estate practice, working on large-scale commercial and mixed-use development projects. The role offers direct exposure to a nationally recognised Partner, known for advising on some of the most significant and sophisticated development schemes in the UK.

You’ll be part of a high-performing yet collaborative team, handling intellectually challenging work while benefiting from strong support and clear progression opportunities.

The role

You’ll be joining a specialist real estate development team, focusing on large-scale commercial and mixed-use development projects. The work is complex, often involving multi-phase schemes, joint ventures, and strategic land arrangements.

Your responsibilities will include advising on development agreements, options, conditional contracts, promotion agreements, and site assembly matters, as well as supporting on acquisitions and disposals linked to development projects.

You’ll work closely with a leading Partner while also taking ownership of your own matters, advising clients directly on strategy, risk, and commercial outcomes. There will also be opportunities to supervise junior lawyers and play a key role in the continued growth of the team.

What they’re looking for

• 4+ PQE with strong real estate experience
• Exposure to commercial or residential development work
• Experience within a recognised real estate team
• Strong technical knowledge across development transactions
• Ability to manage transactions and advise clients with increasing autonomy
• Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset
• Strong communication skills and interest in client development
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members (desirable)

What’s on offer

• High-quality, complex development work on major UK projects
• Direct access to and mentorship from a nationally recognised Partner
• Opportunity to take ownership of transactions and client relationships
• Supportive, collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Clear progression opportunities within a global firm
• Flexible and hybrid working approach
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Modern Birmingham city centre offices

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Nicholas Fear on 0161 672 3112 or nicholas.fear@saccomann.com