Commercial Property Senior Associate
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Job Location:
Hertfordshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Commercial Property Senior Associate
Salary:
Location: East Hertfordshire
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Are you an ambitious commercial property solicitor ready to take your career to the next level with a leading UK law firm that combines national reach with genuine work-life balance
This is your chance to join a dynamic forward-thinking practice where youll handle high-value complex transactions for an impressive client base spanning retail hospitality real estate development and corporate sectorsall whilst enjoying comprehensive support excellent benefits and clear pathways to partnership.
Our client has evolved from a traditional family firm into a modern legal powerhouse with an extensive nationwide network of professionals. Theyre not just another law firmtheyre committed to being the employer and legal provider of choice through exceptional service responsible business practices and a culture that genuinely invests in its people.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Associate in the Commercial Property team based in East Hertfordshire youll take full ownership of a sophisticated caseload working directly with high-profile clients on strategically important property matters. This role offers genuine autonomy exposure to complex high-value transactions and the platform to develop your expertise whilst working alongside experienced partners who are committed to your progression.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
Managing complex commercial property transactions independently from instruction to completion including acquisitions disposals leases and development projects
Advising national corporations multi-academy trusts professional partnerships and growing businesses on strategic property matters
Drafting and negotiating high-value legal documentation including contracts leases development agreements option agreements and security arrangements
Providing commercially astute solution-driven advice that aligns with clients broader business objectives and risk appetite
Building and nurturing long-term client relationships through exceptional service delivery and proactive communication
Leading on property aspects of corporate transactions working collaboratively with cross-practice teams
Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and trainees contributing to their professional development
Contributing to business development initiatives including pitches seminars and networking events
Staying current with legal developments and sharing knowledge across the team
Advising national corporations multi-academy trusts professional partnerships and growing businesses on strategic property matters
Drafting and negotiating high-value legal documentation including contracts leases development agreements option agreements and security arrangements
Providing commercially astute solution-driven advice that aligns with clients broader business objectives and risk appetite
Building and nurturing long-term client relationships through exceptional service delivery and proactive communication
Leading on property aspects of corporate transactions working collaboratively with cross-practice teams
Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and trainees contributing to their professional development
Contributing to business development initiatives including pitches seminars and networking events
Staying current with legal developments and sharing knowledge across the team
What Youll Need to Succeed
Essential Requirements:
Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 710 years PQE in commercial property law
Proven track record of independently managing large-scale complex commercial property transactions from inception to completion
Strong technical expertise across acquisitions disposals landlord and tenant matters property development and property finance
Experience advising diverse client sectors including retail hospitality real estate development corporate education and charitable organisations
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with meticulous attention to detail and commercial awareness
Demonstrable client relationship management experience with the ability to generate develop and retain work
Commercial acumen and strategic thinking able to provide pragmatic advice that supports clients business goals
Strong communication and interpersonal skills able to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients and colleagues at all levels
Supervisory experience with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members
Proactive solutions-focused approach with excellent organisational and project management skills
Proven track record of independently managing large-scale complex commercial property transactions from inception to completion
Strong technical expertise across acquisitions disposals landlord and tenant matters property development and property finance
Experience advising diverse client sectors including retail hospitality real estate development corporate education and charitable organisations
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with meticulous attention to detail and commercial awareness
Demonstrable client relationship management experience with the ability to generate develop and retain work
Commercial acumen and strategic thinking able to provide pragmatic advice that supports clients business goals
Strong communication and interpersonal skills able to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients and colleagues at all levels
Supervisory experience with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members
Proactive solutions-focused approach with excellent organisational and project management skills
Desirable Skills & Experience:
Experience with property aspects of corporate M&A transactions
Knowledge of real estate finance secured lending and refinancing matters
Familiarity with planning law environmental considerations and development agreements
Experience advising multi-academy trusts charities or public sector organisations on property matters
Track record of business development and client generation
Experience with portfolio management for institutional landlords or investors
Knowledge of real estate finance secured lending and refinancing matters
Familiarity with planning law environmental considerations and development agreements
Experience advising multi-academy trusts charities or public sector organisations on property matters
Track record of business development and client generation
Experience with portfolio management for institutional landlords or investors
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Our client understands that exceptional talent deserves exceptional support and rewards:
Financial & Professional:
Competitive salary of (dependent on experience and PQE level)
Discretionary performance-related bonuses recognising your contributions and business development
Structured professional development programme with clear progression to partnership for high performers
Funded CPD and specialist training to enhance your technical expertise and leadership skills
Annual appraisals with transparent career pathway discussions ensuring your ambitions are supported
Business development support including marketing assistance and networking opportunities
Discretionary performance-related bonuses recognising your contributions and business development
Structured professional development programme with clear progression to partnership for high performers
Funded CPD and specialist training to enhance your technical expertise and leadership skills
Annual appraisals with transparent career pathway discussions ensuring your ambitions are supported
Business development support including marketing assistance and networking opportunities
Health & Wellbeing:
Permanent health insurance providing comprehensive financial protection and peace of mind
Extensive wellness programmes supporting physical mental and emotional health
Mental health support services including confidential counselling and therapy sessions
Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for you and your immediate family
Health cash plan covering everyday medical expenses including dental optical and physiotherapy
Occupational health support ensuring your wellbeing at work
Extensive wellness programmes supporting physical mental and emotional health
Mental health support services including confidential counselling and therapy sessions
Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for you and your immediate family
Health cash plan covering everyday medical expenses including dental optical and physiotherapy
Occupational health support ensuring your wellbeing at work
Work-Life Balance:
37.5 hours per week with genuine respect for work-life balance
Generous annual leave entitlement plus your birthday off to celebrate
Flexible hybrid working arrangements balancing office collaboration with home working
Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave
Supportive culture that values your wellbeing alongside professional excellence
Realistic workload management with proper resourcing and support
Generous annual leave entitlement plus your birthday off to celebrate
Flexible hybrid working arrangements balancing office collaboration with home working
Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave
Supportive culture that values your wellbeing alongside professional excellence
Realistic workload management with proper resourcing and support
Culture & Environment:
Inclusive diverse workplace with active equality diversity and inclusion initiatives
Modern well-equipped offices in East Hertfordshire with excellent facilities and free parking
Collaborative team environment where knowledge-sharing and mutual support are encouraged
Regular social events and team-building activities fostering strong relationships
Recognition programmes celebrating achievements milestones and exceptional work
Commitment to responsible business practices including sustainability and community engagement
Modern well-equipped offices in East Hertfordshire with excellent facilities and free parking
Collaborative team environment where knowledge-sharing and mutual support are encouraged
Regular social events and team-building activities fostering strong relationships
Recognition programmes celebrating achievements milestones and exceptional work
Commitment to responsible business practices including sustainability and community engagement
Career Progression & Development
This role offers a genuine structured pathway to partnership for the right candidate. Our client actively promotes from within and provides:
Clear progression framework with transparent criteria for advancement
Mentoring from partners who are invested in your success
Leadership and management training preparing you for senior roles
Business development coaching to help you build and grow your own client base
Exposure to high-profile matters that enhance your market profile
Opportunities to specialise in niche areas of commercial property law
Regular career reviews ensuring youre on track to achieve your ambitions
Mentoring from partners who are invested in your success
Leadership and management training preparing you for senior roles
Business development coaching to help you build and grow your own client base
Exposure to high-profile matters that enhance your market profile
Opportunities to specialise in niche areas of commercial property law
Regular career reviews ensuring youre on track to achieve your ambitions
Location & Working Arrangements
Based in East Hertfordshire youll work from modern purpose-designed offices with excellent transport links to London Cambridge and across the region. The location offers the perfect balance of accessibility and quality of life with beautiful countryside excellent schools and vibrant market towns nearby.
The firm offers flexible hybrid working typically 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home allowing you to balance collaborative teamwork with focused work time whilst maintaining strong client relationships and team connections.
About Working in East Hertfordshire
East Hertfordshire combines the best of both worldsexcellent connectivity to London (under an hour by train) with outstanding quality of life. The area boasts charming market towns excellent schools beautiful countryside and a strong sense of community making it ideal for professionals seeking career progression without the London commute and cost of living.
The Ideal Candidate
Youre an experienced commercial property solicitor who thrives on complex high-value work and is ready to take the next step in your career. Youre commercially minded client-focused and ambitious with a proven track record of delivering excellent results. Youre looking for a firm that will invest in your development provide genuine partnership opportunities and offer the support and resources you need to excel.
Ready to Elevate Your Career
If youre an experienced commercial property senior associate seeking a role that combines challenging high-quality work with genuine work-life balance excellent support and clear progression to partnership we want to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this exceptional opportunity please contact Mara Watson at Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions:
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Visit: submit your CV outlining your commercial property experience key achievements and career aspirations.
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Visit: submit your CV outlining your commercial property experience key achievements and career aspirations.
Were looking for candidates who can demonstrate technical excellence commercial awareness and a genuine passion for commercial property law. If that sounds like you wed love to start a conversation.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age disability gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief sex or sexual orientation.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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