Job Description
THE ROLE & TEAM
We are looking to recruit a talented Senior Associate (4–6 PQE) to join our Liverpool office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-quality mix of development and investment matters for a strong portfolio of major clients, within a collaborative and commercially focused team.
The team works closely with leading developers, investors, and occupiers across a wide range of sectors. This role offers a balanced caseload across both development and investment work, providing strong variety and exposure to complex, high-value transactions. Advising on commercial property acquisitions and disposals.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-quality mix of development and investment work for a roster of major regional and national clients, while being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team.
Agencies: We are not accepting CVs for this role as we are aiming to fill it directly. We value your support and will reach out if required. Please do not send speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs sent to hiring managers or the business, without prior instruction from a member of the Talent Acquisition team, will be treated as a gift.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Advising on commercial property acquisitions and disposals
Acting on real estate development projects, including site assembly and collaboration agreements
Supporting on investment transactions for institutional and private clients
Negotiating and drafting a range of property documents, including agreements for lease, leases, and options
Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm, including corporate and construction teams
Supporting junior team members where appropriate
ABOUT YOU
Qualified solicitor with 4–6 years’ PQE in Real Estate
Strong experience across development and/or investment work
Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
Confident in managing client relationships and working with high-profile clients
Team-oriented, with a proactive and positive approach
BENEFITS
Competitive Salary
Flexible approach to working hours
Hybrid working (2 days on site)
Bupa/ Medicash
Discretionary bonus opportunities
Pension scheme
Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance
25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service)
Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year
2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
Additional discretionary annual leave days
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Career Development Opportunities
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
ABOUT US
Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.
With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.
We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.