Commercial Property Senior Associate – 4-8 PQE – Birmingham City Centre – Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits
An outstanding opportunity for a Commercial Property Senior Associate to join a modern and ambitious team in Birmingham City Centre, offering high-quality work, significant client exposure and a genuine route towards future leadership within the practice.
This Commercial Property Senior Associate role in Birmingham City Centre forms part of a clear succession planning strategy following a partner retirement, creating a realistic opportunity to progress into a key senior position within a growing Commercial Property team.
As a Commercial Property Senior Associate in Birmingham City Centre, you will take a leading role on complex transactions, develop key client relationships and support the ongoing growth of the department, whilst benefiting from realistic billing expectations and a genuinely people-focused culture.
The Role:
- Managing a varied caseload of commercial property matters including acquisitions, disposals and portfolio transactions
- Advising on complex landlord and tenant matters, development projects and asset management work
- Leading transactions from instruction through to completion with minimal supervision
- Acting for developers, investors, occupiers and corporate clients across a range of sectors
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships whilst becoming a trusted advisor to key clients
- Supporting and mentoring junior solicitors and trainees within the team
- Working closely with the Partners on strategic client matters and business development initiatives
- Playing an active role in the continued growth and future direction of the Commercial Property practice
The Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor with 4–8 years' PQE in Commercial Property
- Strong technical experience across a broad range of commercial real estate matters
- Confident handling complex transactions independently
- Experience managing client relationships and delivering commercial, pragmatic advice
- Strong business development skills or a genuine interest in developing these capabilities
- Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers would be advantageous
- Commercially aware, proactive and motivated by long-term career progression
- Experience gained within a respected regional, national or boutique Commercial Property practice
The Benefits and How to Apply:
- Competitive salary up to £85,000 plus performance-related bonus
- Clear progression pathway towards Legal Director and Partnership
- Low chargeable hours target and strong emphasis on work-life balance
- Hybrid and flexible working model
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, additional Christmas closure and option to purchase additional leave
- 8% pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
- Life assurance at 4x salary
- Health cash plan, virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme
- Structured leadership development, mentoring and ongoing professional development
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Samuel Doughty
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07961 696703
Email: sam.doughty@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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