Senior Associate - Real Estate Development

Our client, a top-tier national law firm is seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Real Estate team to be based in Birmingham. This planned appointment comes in response to a growing pipeline of complex, high-value development projects across the region and nationally. In this role, you'll lead on a wide range of commercial development matters, including site acquisitions, disposals, and development funding. The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in managing significant transactions from end to end, while providing clients with commercially focused, pragmatic legal advice. You will work directly with a long-established client base, including major developers, institutional investors and landowners, on large-scale development schemes. Your ability to understand the bigger picture and deliver seamless legal solutions by collaborating across departments will be key to your success. The Birmingham-based Real Estate team is known for its national reach, deep sector expertise, and commercial acumen, particularly in development work. The team forms part of a wider legal and professional services group, offering clients fully integrated support across areas such as planning, construction, and tax. Described as forward-thinking and straight-talking, the team takes pride in building long-term client relationships and consistently delivering outstanding results. You'll be joining a collaborative, high-performing group of Lawyers, committed to maintaining their reputation as one of the most dynamic real estate practices in the UK. Our clients seeks to appoint a UK qualified Solicitor offering c-8 years' PQE, who has demonstrable experience in development and commercial property work. Experience with mixed-use schemes, development funding, or structured real estate transactions would be highly advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys solving complex legal problems and working closely with clients and colleagues alike. Key attributes required include: Strong technical understanding of real estate development transactions Commercial awareness and strategic thinking Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to manage complex caseloads independently A collaborative mindset and proactive approach Willingness to embrace legal tech and innovation A commitment to quality and service excellence The Benefits: You'll be joining a firm that truly values its people. In return for your commitment and contribution, you can expect: A competitive base salary in the range of £70,000 - £90,000, depending on experience Performance-related bonus opportunity A clear progression pathway and regular career development support A strong emphasis on wellbeing, flexibility and work-life balance Access to a range of training and learning opportunities through a well-established development framework A culture that promotes diversity, inclusion and innovation. Location: Birmingham Job Type: Permanent Level: Senior Associate (4-8 years PQE) Sector: Legal - Real Estate Salary: c£70,000 - £90,000. For more information on this opportunity and to have a confidential chat, please contact Helen Abrahams. Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 10/18/2025