Real Estate Litigation Partner / Senior Solicitor - Birmingham - Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
A highly regarded, mid-tier Legal 500 firm with a strong national brand is seeking to appoint a Real Estate Litigation Partner / Senior Solicitor to join its expanding Birmingham office as part of a clear and ambitious growth strategy; with continued investment, excellent financial performance and an established platform, this is a standout opportunity to take on a visible leadership role and help shape a growing real estate disputes practice in the Midlands, working alongside an experienced and well-connected senior team on complex, high-value matters while closely partnering with a successful transactional real estate team acting for owner-managed businesses, major developers, property management companies, retailers and public sector bodies; the firm is known not only for the exceptional quality of its work but also for its strong commitment to social mobility, employee experience and genuine work-life balance, offering true Partner autonomy within a modern, collaborative environment; remuneration is highly competitive with salaries positioned strongly in the market and a bonus structure that aligns with - and often exceeds - above-average market offerings, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and a clear, transparent pathway to equity, making this a compelling opportunity for a senior lawyer looking to build and develop their own practice within a firm with strong momentum and long-term growth plans.
The Role:
- Lead and develop a growing Real Estate Litigation offering in Birmingham, taking a key role in the firm's wider national growth strategy
- Advise on a broad range of complex and high-value real estate disputes, delivering exceptional quality work to a diverse client base
- Work closely in partnership with a high-performing transactional real estate team, supporting clients including owner-managed businesses, major developers, property management companies, retailers and public sector bodies
- Build, maintain and expand strong client relationships, while identifying and converting new business opportunities to grow your own practice
- Provide strategic leadership and mentoring to junior lawyers, contributing to the continued development of a collaborative and high-performing team
- Play an active role in shaping the direction of the real estate disputes practice in the Midlands, with genuine autonomy at Partner level
- Contribute to the firm's inclusive culture, reflecting its strong commitment to social mobility, employee experience and sustainable work-life balance
- Manage financial performance in line with a highly competitive remuneration structure, including strong salaries, an above-market bonus scheme and a clear pathway to equity
The Candidate:
- An experienced Real Estate Litigation Solicitor operating at Partner level, or a Legal Director / Senior Associate ready to step up
- Strong technical expertise across a broad range of real estate disputes, including landlord and tenant, development disputes, and property-related insolvency issues
- A proven or developing client following, with the ability to generate work and build a sustainable pipeline within the property sector
- Commercially minded, with the ambition to play a leading role in growing a real estate litigation practice in the Midlands
- Experience gained within a reputable regional, national, or international firm, with exposure to high-quality real estate disputes work
- Strong understanding of the commercial property market and the needs of clients such as developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and public sector bodies
- Ambitious and motivated, with a clear interest in progression towards Equity Partnership
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to build strong internal relationships, particularly with transactional real estate colleagues
The Benefits & How to Apply:
- Competitive and negotiable salary, with a highly attractive bonus structure aligned to, and often exceeding, market standards
- Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, a competitive pension scheme, and life assurance
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, supporting a genuine commitment to work-life balance
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave and enhanced sick pay
- Clear and transparent pathway to Equity Partnership, with real scope for progression
- Collaborative, forward-thinking and inclusive firm culture, with a strong emphasis on employee experience and social mobility
- Opportunity to join a firm in a sustained period of growth and investment, offering excellent long-term career prospects
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone
Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07506 994 088
Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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