Job Description

Real Estate Senior Associate (7+PQE)
Location Birmingham, Bristol or Leeds
Description
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 our valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide 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 2024/25 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for an twelfth consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.
Looking to the future, we're targeting ambitious growth and success. And we're looking for the best people to be part of it.
Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers
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

Work with approachable people
When we ask colleagues what makes Bevan Brittan a great place to work, the most popular thing they say is "the people". The overwhelming consensus is that we make time for each other. We welcome questions and support each other. Naturally, we look for new colleagues who align with our values.
Supported to be your best
Hybrid working
We operate a hybrid working model based on the needs of our clients, teams and people. Our core business hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday, but we're open to our people working more flexibly around those times and welcome a conversation with you if you have any questions about this. We try to offer you the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.
Learning, Development & Progression
We're committed to supporting your professional and personal development needs.This means that we offer a range of tailored training courses and you will have lots of opportunity to learn from those around you. We actively encourage progression and this is reflected in our annual review and promotion processes. You will be supported by your line manager to achieve your full potential.
Wellbeing
As a Bevan Brittan employee, you'll have access to a variety of services that support your wellbeing. We've pledged our commitment to The Mindful Business Charter and lots of our people contribute to our Wellbeing Responsible Business strand, which organises an annual calendar of wellbeing events and initiatives.
Benefits

• A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical insurance through Vitality
• Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Embracing our differences and valuing inclusion
Our shared aim is that everyone is welcome and can feel comfortable being themselves at Bevan Brittan. To support this, we actively value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in everything that we do. You'll be empowered and supported through our employee led networks, diverse colleagues, and a broad range of firmwide initiatives.
Recognising the unique contributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our business, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We take great pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or have any questions, please get in touch with our recruitment team by emailing
Acting responsibly, now and for the future
To us, being a responsible business is second nature; a core part of Bevan Brittan's identity. Our colleagues are heavily involved in shaping and delivering activity across the four pillars of our : Community Engagement; Environmental Sustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; and Wellbeing.
Our people deliver pro bono legal work for charities and not-for-profit organisations. We play an active role in our local communities and donated 100,000 across our four regional office charities last year. We are also proudly carbon neutral. We've achieved the UN's Climate Neutral Now accreditation and our environmental sustainability plan focuses on achieving our net zero carbon target by 2040.
Collectively, the four pillars ensure we look after our colleagues' wellbeing; offer an environment in which everyone can progress on merit, give something back to the communities in which we work; and protect the environment.

Skills Required