Real Estate (Corporate Occupier) Principal Associate

Real Estate (Corporate Occupier) Principal Associate | 6+ PQE | Leading International Law Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a leading international law firm seeking to recruit a Principal Associate into its highly regarded Real Estate team in Birmingham. This role sits within a specialist team focusing on corporate occupier work, offering exposure to high-quality, complex transactions for a diverse client base. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced real estate lawyer looking to step into a senior, client-facing role within a dynamic and collaborative team. The Opportunity You will join a market-leading real estate team, working closely with Partners while also leading transactions and supervising junior lawyers. The role focuses on advising corporate occupiers across a broad range of sectors on their real estate requirements. Your role will include:

• Leading on acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold property
• Advising on a wide range of landlord and tenant matters
• Acting for corporate occupiers including retailers, manufacturers, leisure operators and infrastructure businesses
• Supporting clients with their property portfolios, including strategic asset management
• Handling due diligence and reporting on complex title matters
• Advising on development land acquisitions where required
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor

You'll be part of a team known for delivering pragmatic, commercial and solutions-focused advice on fast-paced and often complex transactions. About You We're looking for someone who is:

• 6+ PQE with strong experience in commercial real estate
• Experienced in leading transactions and managing client relationships independently
• Confident advising on acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant matters
• Comfortable supervising and developing junior lawyers
• Commercially astute, with the ability to assess and advise on risk
• A strong communicator with a proactive and collaborative approach
• Interested in understanding client businesses and contributing to business development

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a top-tier international real estate practice
• High-quality, complex work with leading corporate clients
• A senior, client-facing role with genuine responsibility and autonomy
• Highly competitive salary and bonus, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including:

o Private medical insurance (with option to add family) o Generous pension contribution o Life assurance o Generous annual leave with option to buy more o Hybrid and flexible working options o Modern Birmingham city centre office o Sabbatical opportunities o Ongoing training and career development o A genuinely inclusive and supportive working culture Ready to Apply? If you're an experienced real estate lawyer looking to take the next step into a senior role within a leading international firm, apply now - we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about this Real Estate (Corporate Occupier) Principal Associate role, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal.