Solicitor - Commercial Real Estate in Cambridge

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.

The Birketts Commercial Real Estate Division is one of the best regarded and largest dedicated real estate practices within any firm outside of London, with over 200 lawyers across the firm as a whole. You will join our Cambridge office, which houses the firm’s centre for excellence for Strategic Land Development, as well as specialists in Core Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Investment, Clean & Renewable Energy, Residential Development, Commercial Development, Management and General Advisory, for a broad variety of clients.

Our Team consists of highly skilled and dedicated individuals and we pride ourselves on being an invaluable resource to our clients, with a never-wavering commitment to both technical and service-level excellence. We share knowledge and experience, stay connected and we are invested in our colleagues’ wellbeing and personal professional development. Colleagues are empowered to achieve and to be enterprising in their careers. Our Team’s unique collaborative and supportive environment takes us from strength to strength, and our sustainable growth and legacy is a result of diversification, specialism, deepening market penetration, strategic hires and promotions. This environment is reflected firm-wide, meaning that we are able to work seamlessly between the offices, supporting each other on very large transactions and providing essential specialist advice, as a single team.

If you seek an exciting future in Commercial Real Estate and feel passionate about your career, this is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant team. We look forward to hearing from you.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious junior Commercial Real Estate lawyer to join our successful and growing Commercial Real Estate team in Cambridge. You will have the opportunity to work on the full range of Commercial Real Estate deals, both locally and nationally, including strategic land promotion, residential and commercial development, investment sales and purchases, leasing and asset management (acting for both landlords and tenants), real estate finance, clean energy and general advisory work. We deal with a wide range of high quality Commercial Real Estate work, much of which is complex, high value and high profile.

You will be responsible for:

• Drafting and negotiating on relevant contracts, deeds, documents, advice notes, letters and correspondence tailored to the client’s individual needs and requirements
• Direct communication with clients, advisers and other relevant stakeholders
• Supporting an active caseload with the aim of providing efficient and effective advice
• Participating in marketing and networking initiatives

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

What we are looking for:

• Completion of a recognised training contract or equivalent qualifying experience
• Demonstrable interest and foundational knowledge in chosen practice area
• Strong attention to detail to produce work documentation which is consistently of a high standard
• Professional integrity and a commitment to providing excellent client service
• To be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation

We have designed a ‘Talent Management Framework’ which provides a career structure that will help us develop, retain and reward talented people. As a Solicitor, we typically expect candidates to have between 0-2 years PQE. Any information provided in relation to PQE should be used for guidance only and will not be determinative in the recruitment decision. Applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Due to the nature of work required, this role is fully office based. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits:

• Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
• Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
• Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
• Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
• Life Assurance – 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
• Paid CSR Day
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Dress for your Day Policy

At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.