Spirehouse Recruitment
Senior Associate
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Property Innovation and Operations Advisor (Senior Associate)
Birmingham | Hybrid Working | Flexible Working | Part or Full Time
Ready to step away from fee earning and shape the future of commercial property? If you're a Commercial Property Solicitor with a passion for improving the way legal teams work, this could be the perfect next step.
This is a unique opportunity to move into an operational, innovation-focused position where you'll use your legal expertise to transform processes, enhance efficiency, and help drive the adoption of legal technology and AI across a successful commercial property team. Whether you're looking for a permanent move, fixed-term project, consultancy, or part-time opportunity, there is genuine flexibility to shape the role around the right individual.
The Opportunity
Working closely with the property team, you'll identify opportunities to streamline legal processes, improve workflows, and maximize the use of technology to deliver a better service for clients and colleagues.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and improving commercial property processes and workflows.
- Driving the implementation and adoption of legal technology and AI solutions.
- Leading operational improvement projects from concept to delivery.
- Supporting teams through change and embedding new ways of working.
- Ensuring compliance while improving efficiency and consistency.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in Commercial Property.
- Strong understanding of commercial property transactions and legal processes.
- A genuine interest in legal operations, innovation, or legal technology.
- A problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys improving systems and processes and is looking to transition away from a traditional fee-earning career into a strategic operational position.
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Benefits
- Hybrid working.
- Birmingham or Manchester office locations.
- Flexible working arrangements, including potential consultancy or project-based engagement.
- Newly refurbished offices with excellent facilities.
- 25 days' annual leave plus additional Christmas closure days.
- Paid volunteering days.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Full home working equipment and support.
How To Apply
Please apply for this role online or contact Isabel Hart at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.
Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.
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