Real Estate Senior Associate (7+PQE) (Birmingham, Bristol or Leeds)

A vacancy has arisen across our general commercial property & independent healthcare property teams, to be based from either our Birmingham, Bristol or Leeds office (with flexible hybrid-working). This senior role will have a particular focus on residential and commercial development and real estate finance work.

In terms of healthcare; we buy, build, sell, scale, develop, dispose and finance our clients' health and social care property. We have experienced significant growth in our property work in this sector over the last couple of years. This growth is set to continue, with major tender wins on high profile projects and clients across the country.

In terms of general commercial property; we act for a range of private and public sector clients and we buy, build, develop and finance our client's properties across various markets.

Not only will you develop your technical skills and knowledge, you will also have plenty of opportunity to meet clients, grow your own network and develop other business development skills.

The successful candidate will be an experienced commercial property solicitor able to take on and run a caseload and lead a team of junior lawyers on larger project work. You would collaborate with other teams within the firm (planning, construction, corporate, banking, litigation) on relevant aspects of transactions. You would be joining a busy and expanding teams and would have the chance to be part of, and help shape, our ambitious growth plans as a firm, therefore there is significant potential for fast career development.

The role

This role will involve advising clients on the full range of commercial property matters, including:

• Acquisitions of residential and commercial development sites and overseeing any disposals from the post development phase.
• Negotiating property aspects of development funding agreements with forward funders.
• Advising lenders in respect of real estate finance security work, undertaking property due diligence and feeding into banking CP lists
• Supporting our corporate team on property matters arising in corporate acquisitions and disposals and where necessary feeding into share purchase agreements and asset purchase agreements
• Sales and disposals of investment properties subject to leases
• Negotiation of commercial leases on behalf of institutional landlords and tenants

What we are looking for from you

The successful applicant will possess the following skills key to the role:

• Experience working across various types of commercial property work but with a focus on development work and some finance experience
• This is a client facing role, therefore excellent communication skills with a professional approach to work is required
• Experience of working directly with clients and an ability to build strong interpersonal relationships
• Experience in bespoke drafting and legal analysis
• Enthusiastic outlook and a keenness to work collaboratively with colleagues at junior and senior levels
• Project management skills and the ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines
• A practical and commercial approach
• A genuine interest and experience in business development

Make a Real Impact

Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors.

Supported by valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams work together to support almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.

As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we’re part of.

Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2023/24 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for an eleventh consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.

As a firm we embrace our differences, we act responsibly, now and for the future and we support you to be your best through our hybrid working model and professional development opportunities.

Looking to the future, we’re targeting ambitious growth and success. And we’re looking for the best people to be part of it.