A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 50 law firm to achieve “Platinum Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work. |
Our Real Estate group is one of the largest real estate teams in the UK, advising an impressive range of clients including commercial and residential developers, investors, major corporate occupiers and banks/funders. Offering exceptional market knowledge the team holds an outstanding reputation with clients and the market generally. “Clients are full of admiration for this team, noting it combines outstanding technical expertise with a “very” responsive service” (Chambers).
Since the opening of our Birmingham office in 2013, we have gone from strength to strength. The team focuses on all areas of Real Estate but has particular expertise acting for major UK developers on high-value, large-scale strategic land projects. The team supports their clients through all stages of the development process from acquisition of greenfield (including agricultural) and brownfield sites and their work includes advising on development agreements, pre-lets, forward funding and disposals.
This team isn’t all about “big ticket” development though. Their day-to-day work includes investment transactions (sales, purchases and asset management), real estate financing, and smaller scale developments as well as providing a holistic portfolio management service for occupiers with significant land holdings.
You will be part of a team of specialists within the national development team who deal with transactional, construction, planning, tax and dispute resolution real estate work. Our integrated teams work seamlessly to deliver specialist advice cost effectively and help clients achieve their goals, ensuring nothing is missed. Clients comment on Shoosmiths lawyers’ willingness to listen and understand the commercial goals of their scheme before offering clear, strategic advice. |
Our formidable real estate team is undergoing an unprecedented level growth nationally and our Birmingham based team is taking centre stage with a brief to take on additional senior legal advisors.
The successful candidates will be joining a recognisable force in the Midlands. Our team has a brand within the development space with Legal 500 and Chambers rated partners and therefore candidates with expertise in this area in addition to those with investment, title and occupier related experience are preferred.
Our ideal candidate will be a confident client manager with demonstrable experience across a wide remit of Real Estate matters including high-value, large-scale strategic development projects. The role includes mentoring and supervising other members of team therefore interest and previous track record in supporting line management and unlocking potential from other team members will be helpful.
You'll be working with people who thrive on being pro-active, bringing energy and ideas to make a real difference to clients. You'll be expected to make things happen and take initiative from day one and if you join us, we'll give you the support to boost your skills and build your career.
As a people centric firm, we invest heavily in developing our people by providing the structure – a supportive work culture in an innovative and flexible environment. A fully agile team, we offer fully flexible working, whether you prefer to spend most of the week at home or in the office. |
Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.
This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. |