Senior Associate – Real Estate (Home Ownership) – Birmingham – International Law Firm An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join the thriving Home Ownership team within the Housing division of a leading international law firm, renowned for its excellence across a range of sectors including technology, private wealth, real estate, shipping, and beyond. The firm’s legal talent is widely recognised across life sciences, education, retail, sport and entertainment, and international trade – offering a diverse and dynamic environment for career growth. About the FirmThis firm advises a broad spectrum of clients including multinationals, public companies, financial institutions, start-ups, and private individuals. Despite significant growth, the culture remains collaborative, approachable and ambitious, with a genuine commitment to people and purpose. Internationally connected, the firm works closely with a network of trusted law firms across more than 100 jurisdictions, and many of its lawyers are active contributors to global legal networks.  The RoleBased in Birmingham, this full-time role sits within the Home Ownership team, offering an exciting opportunity to lead and contribute to high-quality work involving shared ownership, outright sales and after-sales transactions on behalf of housing associations, developers, and other property providers. There is also the opportunity to diversify your caseload with general real estate work. This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team, delivering exceptional legal services in a supportive environment. There is a strong culture of mentoring, and the firm’s Knowledge team provides ongoing technical and career development support. Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of shared ownership, new build, and after-sale transactions, including lease extensions, disposals, RTB/RTA, deeds of variation and more
• Provide high-quality legal advice to a range of real estate clients, particularly housing associations and developers
• Contribute to business development initiatives and the continued expansion of the team
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal policies
• Actively support junior team members and contribute to their ongoing development
• Engage with internal training and external networking opportunities
• Manage billing and work towards income and profitability targets

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer
• Strong experience with housing associations, especially in the affordable home ownership space
• Comfortable managing site set-ups and advising developers and investors (desirable but not essential)
• Passionate about team collaboration, client service, and mentoring junior colleagues
• Able to work well under pressure, managing a busy caseload and meeting deadlines with a calm, proactive approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships
• A positive, forward-thinking mindset and a commitment to professional development

Flexible WorkingThe firm embraces agile working and offers hybrid options – employees are expected to work remotely for at least 50% of their time, with the option to explore further flexibility depending on individual needs.