Property Associate – With Development & Local Authority Experienced

Rise to the Challenge

The Property Department has experienced significant growth over the last couple of years and that growth is set to continue, with major tender wins on high profile projects and clients across the country.

This growth has been driven by successful implementation of the strategy of growing private sector work, as well as traditional core areas of local authority, housing and health.

We work in partnership with a wide range of clients including housing associations; local authorities; central government; the NHS and private sector businesses.

A vacancy has arisen within the Commercial Property team in our Birmingham office.

The successful candidate will be a commercial property solicitor able to take on an existing caseload within the busy public sector focused regeneration team. There are genuine promotion prospects for those with the ambition and skills to do so.

This role will involve advising clients on the full range of property matters, but with particular emphasis on property development work for local authority clients involved in the delivery of regeneration projects. However the ability to deal with the following would be a real plus:

• Negotiation of acquisitions, disposals and development agreements
• Preparation of robust reports on title and advice notes
• Preparation of reports on documents and executive summaries
• Both freehold and leasehold transactions
• Negotiating with bidders during a competitive dialogue process.

What we are looking for from you

Experience of development work is essential as is an interest in local authority regeneration projects and a desire to specialise in public sector development.

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

• Strong communication skills with a professional approach to work
• Confidence in working directly with clients
• An ability to build strong interpersonal relationships
• An aptitude for drafting and legal analysis
• Enthusiastic outlook and a keenness to work collaboratively with colleagues at junior and senior levels
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines
• A practical and commercial approach
• An interest in business development

Work-life Balance

They offer a substantial benefits package to all employees, which includes 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days), a generous pension scheme and private medical insurance through Vitality (including “phone a GP service”, discounted gym membership and ‘Vitality’ Partner discounts).

Their people are entitled to a biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health and are included in the group life assurance scheme. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme (free telephone support and counselling service) and a cycle scheme (Save Tax & NI on a bike for cycling to work).

Where possible, they offer all employees flexibility to work their week in a way that suits them – we operate a hybrid working model based on the needs of our clients, teams and that of the individual. Our core business hours are 9am – 5:15pm Monday to Friday, however we are open to individuals working more flexibly around those times and would welcome a conversation with you if you have any questions.

If you feel you have the requirted experience and skills to succeed please submit your CV