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Junior Real Estate Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This is a superb opportunity for a junior lawyer who wants to combine strong technical training with a socially impactful career trajectory.

Job Responsibility:

  • Supporting senior lawyers and partners on development and regeneration projects
  • Advising on a wide range of commercial property transactions
  • Building relationships with clients that go beyond the transactional
  • Mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate
  • Engaging in business development—through events, training sessions, and tender contributions
  • Providing commercially astute advice, always with the local government context in mind
  • Playing an active role in shaping the growth of the team

Requirements:

  • Solid experience in commercial property
  • An interest in or exposure to the public sector
  • A strong academic record and grounding in real estate law
  • A collaborative and confident approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • A commitment to delivering high-quality, pragmatic legal solutions
  • A genuine interest in the role law can play in shaping local communities

Nice to have:

An interest in or exposure to the public sector

What we offer:
  • Supportive culture
  • Clear career development pathways
  • Long-term commitment to the public sector

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 30, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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