Commercial Property Principal Associate
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What you'll do
- Working on a broad mix of transactions
- Taking real ownership of matters and playing a key role within a growing team
- Focusing on acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, and general commercial property transactions
- Supporting a Partner while also leading your own transactions
- Advising clients directly on risk and strategy
- Supervising junior lawyers and contributing to the wider development of the team
- Involvement in other areas of real estate work, including energy and corporate support transactions
What they're looking for
- 6+ PQE with strong real estate experience
- Experience within a recognised real estate team
- Confident leading transactions and advising clients independently
- Strong technical knowledge across acquisitions, disposals and landlord & tenant work
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
- Commercial, pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Strong client relationship skills and interest in business development
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Full description from employer
Commercial Property Principal Associate | Legal 500 | Birmingham | High Quality Work
If you’re a senior real estate solicitor looking for high-quality work with major clients in a genuinely collaborative team, this is a superb opportunity.
This is a chance to join a leading international firm with a standout real estate practice, working with high-profile corporate clients across a range of sectors. The team is known for delivering commercial, pragmatic advice in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a supportive and flexible culture.
You’ll be working on a broad mix of transactions, with the opportunity to take real ownership of matters and play a key role within a growing team.
The role
You’ll be joining a specialist real estate team, focusing on acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, and general commercial property transactions.
The client base is varied and includes retailers, manufacturers, leisure operators and infrastructure businesses . The work is diverse and often requires a commercial, solutions-focused approach.
You’ll be supporting a Partner while also leading your own transactions, advising clients directly on risk and strategy. There will also be involvement in supervising junior lawyers and contributing to the wider development of the team.
There is scope to get involved in other areas of real estate work, including energy and corporate support transactions.
What they’re looking for
- 6+ PQE with strong real estate experience
- Experience within a recognised real estate team
- Confident leading transactions and advising clients independently
- Strong technical knowledge across acquisitions, disposals and landlord & tenant work
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
- Commercial, pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Strong client relationship skills and interest in business development
What’s on offer
- High-quality work with major corporate clients
- Opportunity to take ownership of transactions and client relationships
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
- Flexible and hybrid working approach
- Strong benefits package including private healthcare, enhanced pension and generous leave
- Modern Birmingham city centre offices
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
📞 0161 672 3112
📧 nicholas.fear@saccomann.com
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