Freeths' highly rated and award-winning team of over 200 real estate lawyers operates from 12 UK locations. Our Birmingham Real Estate team advises on all aspects of commercial real estate, acting for developers, investors, occupiers, lenders and public sector clients on a wide range of transactions across the UK.
Mitchell Ball leads a successful and growing practice, advising on a broad spectrum of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant work, development projects, asset management and portfolio transactions. Supported by a collaborative national Real Estate team, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of the firm's largest and most active real estate practices.
As the team continues to expand, we are seeking an Associate with strong commercial real estate experience and a genuine interest in developing their career within a market-leading Real Estate team.
The team is continuing to grow and is looking to recruit an Associate with 1-3 years' PQE gained within a strong commercial real estate practice.
You will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers in the team on a broad range of commercial real estate matters, acting for a diverse client base across a variety of sectors. The role will include acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, asset management, development work and general property transactions, providing excellent exposure to high-quality work and responsibility from an early stage in your career.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious team, working alongside experienced real estate lawyers and benefiting from Freeths' strong national platform, excellent training and clear career progression opportunities.
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We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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