Job Description

Real Estate Development Senior Associate

Birmingham

Hybrid working

 

We are supporting a growing national full service law firm seeking a Senior Associate to join its Real Estate Development team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious commercial property lawyer with development experience to play a key role in a growing department handling high-value residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects.

The role offers strong client exposure, responsibility for managing key relationships and the opportunity to work closely with developers, landowners, funders and investors on complex transactions. Ideal for someone looking to take ownership of matters, supervise junior team members and continue progressing their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm.

 

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of residential and commercial development transactions

• Advise on strategic land, mixed-use and development schemes

• Draft and negotiate development and transactional documentation

• Conduct title investigations, due diligence and lender reporting

• Work closely with developers, landowners, funders and end-user tenants

• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted adviser on key matters

• Support and supervise junior lawyers within the team

• Contribute to networking, marketing and wider business development initiatives

 

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with solid commercial property experience

• Strong background in development work and complex transactions

• Experience handling acquisitions, disposals and development agreements

• Commercially aware with strong technical drafting skills

• Confident managing client relationships independently

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a busy caseload

• Ambitious, proactive and keen to contribute to team growth

 

What You’ll Get

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Strong progression opportunities within a growing team

• Exposure to high-value and complex development work

• Supportive and collaborative working culture

• Ongoing professional development and mentoring

• Competitive salary and benefits package

 

Lunaria Partners are advertising this Real Estate Development Senior Associate role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.