In this role you will lead residential real estate work for a range of clients, including high-value transactions, within Birketts’ collaborative Real Estate team. You will mentor junior lawyers, support business development, and help shape the team’s growth and strategy. The position sits in a Top 50 UK law firm with a strong ESG and diversity focus, offering hybrid working and a broad benefits package. You will work to deliver excellent client service and align legal advice with clients’ commercial objectives. This is an opportunity to play a key role in scale, thought leadership, and cross-office collaboration.
Pay / Benefits
30 days holiday (FTE) + Bank Holidays
Private Healthcare with BUPA
Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus
Life Assurance - 4 x salary
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Responsibilities
Act for clients on a diverse range of residential real estate matters
Handle purchase, sale, and financing of routine and complex freehold/leasehold properties
Develop relationships with local agents and high-end property finders
Provide support to the wider practice and contribute to mainstream conveyancing
Oversee and train junior team members as needed
Lead and mentor a team of junior lawyers, promoting collaboration
Participate in networking, conferences, and business development activities
Contribute to thought leadership and sector-focused marketing initiatives
Support the firm’s strategic direction and growth
Key requirements
Minimum 6 years PQE for Senior Associate; 8 years PQE for Legal Director
Ability to mentor and develop team members
Legal expertise aligned with clients’ commercial objectives; precise drafting
Time recording, billing, and profitability awareness
Business development experience: winning clients, pitches, cross-selling
Managing matters and relationships to high standards; industry insight
Strong professional integrity and client service mindset
Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook, and digital dictation
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