Real Estate Senior Associate / Legal Director Birmingham & other office locations Highly Flexible Working I'm working with a highly regarded UK law firm that is continuing to invest in and grow its Real Estate practice, with an opportunity for an experienced Legal Director / senior Real Estate lawyer to join the team. This is a senior opportunity for someone who wants to combine high-quality development and regeneration work with genuine client exposure, autonomy and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the growth of a national practice. The opportunity You'll have the opportunity to: Advise on major real estate development and regeneration projects Take a leading role on complex transactions and projects Develop and strengthen existing client relationships Play an active role in business development and growing your own practice Work closely with senior colleagues across the wider Real Estate and Projects teams Support the continued growth and...

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the...

Employment Solicitor (Legal Director), 6+ Years PQE, West Midlands, £90,000+ (DOE) - Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role? Do you have the ambition to develop a team, strengthen client relationships and play a significant part in growing a successful employment law practice? JOB REF: 5864. THE OPPORTUNITY: • This is an exciting opportunity for a senior employment lawyer who wants more than just a busy caseload. You will have the scope to influence the direction of the department, develop new business opportunities, mentor talented colleagues and help shape the future of a growing practice. • You will take a leading role in delivering employment law services to a diverse client base, advising both employers and employees on a wide range of workplace issues. • Alongside managing complex legal matters, you'll be instrumental in building the profile of the Employment team, developing long-term client relationships and...

Senior Associate / Legal Director - Commercial Property (7+ PQE) Location: Chelmsford, Essex Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: Competitive, plus discretionary payments The firm Our client is a well-established UK law firm with offices across the region. It looks after a broad mix of private and commercial clients and is known for clear, practical advice and a strong focus on work-life balance. The role The firm is looking for a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its commercial property team in Chelmsford and work on high-quality, complex property matters. It's a real chance to take the next step in your career with a respected firm that's growing. You will: Advise clients on a wide range of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leases and developments Run your own caseload with minimal supervision, handling large and complex transactions for a varied client base Give strategic advice to...

Corporate Finance Solicitor (Partner), 7+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £Highly Competitive (DOE) - This is an excellent opportunity for an established Corporate Finance Partner, or an experienced Senior Associate or Director ready to take the next step, to play a key role in the continued growth and development of a corporate finance practice. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with an impressive client base, lead high-value transactions and contribute to the strategic direction of the team. JOB REF:5800. THE ROLE: • You will lead and develop corporate finance engagements, advising clients on a broad range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, management buyouts, management buy-ins, fundraising and strategic business sales. • Working closely with business owners, investors, management teams and other professional advisers, you will deliver commercially focused advice and build long-term client relationships. • You will also play a key...

Legal Recruitment Consultant London (Hybrid available) Private Practice & In-House Legal Recruitment Build your legal recruitment career at the very top of the market. Henderson Scott is a recognised leader in professional services recruitment, with a long-established and highly respected Legal division. Due to continued growth and client demand, we're looking to hire an ambitious, experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant to join our successful London Legal team. This opportunity is ideal for a driven legal recruiter with 1-3 years experience who wants exposure to elite clients, access to established networks, and a clear, accelerated path to Director level within 1-3 years. The Opportunity You'll step into a warm, well-connected desk with access to: Established candidate and client networks across London Relationships with US law firms, Magic Circle, and Silver Circle firms A strong brand with deep credibility in the legal market Ongoing roles across private...

Legal Recruitment Consultant Brighton (Hybrid available) Private Practice & In-House Legal Recruitment Build your legal recruitment career at the very top of the market. Henderson Scott is a recognised leader in professional services recruitment, with a long-established and highly respected Legal division. Due to continued growth and client demand, we're looking to hire an ambitious, experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant to join our successful Brighton Legal team. This opportunity is ideal for a driven legal recruiter with 1-3 years experience who wants exposure to elite clients, access to established networks, and a clear, accelerated path to Director level within 1-3 years. The Opportunity You'll step into a warm, well-connected desk with access to: Established candidate and client networks across the South-East and Greater London area Relationships with US law firms, Magic Circle, and Silver Circle firms as well as the major regional firms A strong brand...

Commercial Property Solicitor (Partner), 7+ Years PQE, Shropshire, £125,000+ (DOE) - This is an opportunity for an experienced property lawyer with a commercial mindset and a passion for building lasting client relationships to make a real impact. JOB REF:5773 THE ROLE: • Whether you're an established Partner looking for a fresh challenge or a Legal Director or Senior Associate ready to take the next step, this role offers the chance to shape your own future while helping grow our presence across Shropshire and the wider Borders. • We recognise the value of strong local relationships and the knowledge that comes from working in the regional market. • You'll be able to build on your existing connections, introduce new opportunities and draw on the firm's wider client base and expertise to take your practice further. SKILLS REQUIRED: • We're interested in hearing from commercially minded property lawyers who want to do more than maintain an existing caseload. • You'll be motivated...

Commercial Property Solicitor (Legal Director), 7+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £90,000+ (DOE) - This is an opportunity to combine high-quality, complex legal work with the freedom to develop your own profile, take on greater responsibility and help shape the future of the team. JOB REF:5688. THE ROLE: • With an impressive client base and a strong pipeline of regeneration and development work, you will be joining a practice where the quality of the work is matched by the opportunity to make your mark. • You will play a key role in advising on major regeneration and development schemes, working alongside a broad range of public and private sector clients. • As well as getting involved in complex, high-profile matters, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of client relationships, contribute to strategic projects and help drive the continued success of the practice. • You will be encouraged to build your own network, pursue business development opportunities and develop a...

Commercial Property Solicitor (Partner), Essex - 8+ PQE - An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor to join this regional practice within their commercial property team as a Partner. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Cassie on or email with your CV. JOB TITLE: Commercial Property Solicitor (Partner) PQE: 8+ PQE LOCATION: Essex SALARY: Circa £80k THE ROLE: If you are Commercial Property Solicitor looking for a new opportunity where you can play an integral role in further developing the profile of the commercial property team within the region. The firm are keen to hear from driven Commercial Property Solicitors who are keen to drive a department into the next stage of growth and are looking for the autonomy to shape and develop a team. You will be joining a team which has a strong regional reputation offering plenty of scope and potential for further opportunities for growth. THE CANDIDATE: If you...

Property Litigation Senior Associate Salary: £75,000+ dependent on experience Location: Birmingham A prestigious legal firm is seeking a Property Litigation Senior Associate or Legal Director to join their Real Estate Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to work alongside some of the most respected professionals in the industry, supporting senior fee earners and gaining exposure to a diverse range of clients including developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and public sector bodies. The organisation is renowned for its approachable and genuinely collaborative culture, offering a supportive environment where your commitment and loyalty are rewarded with comprehensive development and progression opportunities. Flexible working patterns are available to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance, and you will benefit from a wide array of learning resources, generous rewards packages, and recognition for your...

Corporate Finance Solicitor (Partner), 7+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £Highly Competitive (DOE) - This is an excellent opportunity for an established Corporate Finance Partner, or an experienced Senior Associate or Director ready to take the next step, to play a key role in the continued growth and development of a corporate finance practice. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with an impressive client base, lead high-value transactions and contribute to the strategic direction of the team. JOB REF:5800. THE ROLE: • You will lead and develop corporate finance engagements, advising clients on a broad range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, management buyouts, management buy-ins, fundraising and strategic business sales. • Working closely with business owners, investors, management teams and other professional advisers, you will deliver commercially focused advice and build long-term client relationships. • You will also play a key...

Family Solicitor (Senior Associate / Partner), 7+ Years PQE, Norwich, £Competitive Salary (DOE) - JOB REF:5903. A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an ambitious and experienced Family Solicitor at Senior Associate or Partner level to join its established team in Norwich. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior family lawyer looking to take the next step in their career, play a key role in the development of a successful practice, and work on a high-quality privately funded caseload within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. THE ROLE Joining a respected and growing Family team, you will handle a varied and interesting caseload of privately funded family matters, including: • Divorce and complex financial remedy proceedings. • High-net-worth family matters. • Private children law matters. • Cohabitation and separation disputes. Alongside managing your own caseload, you will play an active role in business development, building and maintaining client...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pitch/Bids Specialist to join our Marketing team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Please note the hours of work for this role are 5.00pm - 1.30am, Monday to Friday. The hybrid working pattern will entail working from the office 1 day in every 10 days. The working hours for this office day will be 1.00pm - 9.30pm. Core Pitch Team - Belfast The Core Pitch Team (CPT) sits within the Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications function. Our business development, marketing and communication teams contribute to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which includes supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader and most advanced law firm among...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pitch/Bids Specialist to join our Marketing team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Please note the hours of work for this role are 5.00pm - 1.30am, Monday to Friday. The hybrid working pattern will entail working from the office 1 day in every 10 days. The working hours for this office day will be 1.00pm - 9.30pm. Core Pitch Team - Belfast The Core Pitch Team (CPT) sits within the Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications function. Our business development, marketing and communication teams contribute to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which includes supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader and most advanced law firm among...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pitch/Bids Specialist to join our Marketing team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Please note the hours of work for this role are 5.00pm - 1.30am, Monday to Friday. The hybrid working pattern will entail working from the office 1 day in every 10 days. The working hours for this office day will be 1.00pm - 9.30pm. Core Pitch Team - Belfast The Core Pitch Team (CPT) sits within the Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications function. Our business development, marketing and communication teams contribute to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which includes supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader and most advanced law firm among...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pitch/Bids Specialist to join our Marketing team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Please note the hours of work for this role are 5.00pm - 1.30am, Monday to Friday. The hybrid working pattern will entail working from the office 1 day in every 10 days. The working hours for this office day will be 1.00pm - 9.30pm. Core Pitch Team - Belfast The Core Pitch Team (CPT) sits within the Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications function. Our business development, marketing and communication teams contribute to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which includes supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader and most advanced law firm among...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pitch/Bids Specialist to join our Marketing team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Please note the hours of work for this role are 5.00pm - 1.30am, Monday to Friday. The hybrid working pattern will entail working from the office 1 day in every 10 days. The working hours for this office day will be 1.00pm - 9.30pm. Core Pitch Team - Belfast The Core Pitch Team (CPT) sits within the Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications function. Our business development, marketing and communication teams contribute to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which includes supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader and most advanced law firm among...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pitch/Bids Specialist to join our Marketing team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office. Please note the hours of work for this role are 5.00pm - 1.30am, Monday to Friday. The hybrid working pattern will entail working from the office 1 day in every 10 days. The working hours for this office day will be 1.00pm - 9.30pm. Core Pitch Team - Belfast The Core Pitch Team (CPT) sits within the Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications function. Our business development, marketing and communication teams contribute to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which includes supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader and most advanced law firm among...