Associate - Real Estate

DWF; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global legal business is seeking an Associate to join their Real Estate team. This role involves managing a varied case load and supporting the Real Estate Partner. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with experience in real estate. You will play a key role in developing client relationships and maintaining high service quality. Opportunities are available across multiple UK offices, including Birmingham.

Benefits

Flexible location options

Equitable work environment

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Considerable experience working in a leading real estate team.
• Confident and personable with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied case load of real estate matters.
• Support the Real Estate Partner in driving growth.
• Provide practical and robust legal advice to clients.
• Maintain strong relationships with key clients.

Skills

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage files independently

Collaborative approach

Ability to prioritize work

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for an Associate to join our Real Estate team at DWF, an award-winning global legal business.

You will support the Real Estate Partner acting on all aspects of investment, development, finance, acquisitions, disposals, and asset management.

Working closely with an experienced Partner, you will be looking after a range of UK and international pension funds, financial institutions, and international investors.

This position will play a crucial role in the development and growth of key client relationships and will be responsible for the quality of service across the team.

We offer flexibility on location, allowing for the position to be based out of any one of our offices in Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds or Liverpool.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied case load of investment, development, finance, acquisitions, disposals and asset management.
• Support the Real Estate Partner in driving continuous growth and improvement across the team.
• Working closely with clients to provide practical, clear, and robust legal advice, ensuring their commercial objectives are met.
• Supervising and mentoring other junior team members.
• Maintaining and managing strong relationships with key clients whilst striving to achieve further growth through new and existing business.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with considerable experience working in a leading real estate team.
• Able to manage files independently and contribute to wider team matters when required.
• Confident and personable with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative approach to building and developing strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices.

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you\'re excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.