Associate Commercial Property Law
Job Summary
Job Description
Commercial Property Associate (26 PQE)
Salary: bonus
Location: London
Varied caseload real scope to step up
If youre a Commercial Property Solicitor who enjoys a fast-paced high-quality caseload and wants the chance to take on more responsibility as you progress this is a standout opportunity with a respected London practice. Youll work closely with Partners and experienced fee-earners advising a broad client base on everything from straightforward transactions to complex development and estate matters.
Our client acts for landlords tenants developers funders and investors as well as individuals corporates charities and landowners across sectors including retail renewable energy leisure and life sciences. The work is genuinely varied and the team is known for being pragmatic solutions-led and trusted by its clients.
The Role: What youll be doing
Youll manage a broad mix of commercial property matters with exposure to both rural/landed estate work and mainstream commercial property transactions.
Rural property and landed estates (private landowners)
Acting for individuals trustees and family businesses including:
- Sales and purchases
- Agricultural tenancies
- Estate management(including easements and covenants)
- Option agreements
- Overage agreements
- Development agreements and conditional contracts(including variation and implementation)
- First registrations
- Property elements arising fromprivate client tax advice
Commercial property (landlord & tenant investment and finance)
Acting for companies investors trustees charities and an established London estate across office mixed-use retail and leisure including:
- New leases renewals and licences for consent
- Estate management(including complex advisory work)
- Asset management
- Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
- Real estate finance
- Corporate supportlinked to property transactions
Collaboration and stakeholder management
- Liaising primarily withPartners and fee-earnersin the Commercial Property team
- Working with other departments where matters overlap
Requirements: What were looking for
Youll be well suited to this role if you have:
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
- 26 years PQEinCommercial Property(strong candidates outside this range will be considered)
- Demonstrable experience handling a range of matters such aslandlord & tenant acquisitions/disposals estate/asset management and property finance
- Strong technical drafting skills and the ability to run matters with appropriate supervision
Key competencies
- Solutions-oriented and pragmaticapproach
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organisation andtime managementin a busy environment
- Confident communicator byphone email and in meetings
- Professional collaborative style with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Interest inbusiness development and marketing
Location & Working Arrangement
- London(further location details available on request)
- Working pattern:to be confirmed (hybrid/office expectations can be discussed during the process)
Salary & Benefits
- (dependent on PQE and experience)
- Bonuspotential (details shared at interview stage)
Our client is also expected to offer a competitive wider package. Benefits typically available at this level may include:
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced pension
- Generous annual leaveplus bank holidays
- Training and development supportwith clear progression pathways
- Wellbeing supportand employee initiatives
Full details will be confirmed for shortlisted candidates.
Apply / Enquire (confidential)
For a confidential discussion or to apply contact:
Send your CV or if you prefer share your PQE current salary and notice period and well advise on suitability and next steps.
Confidentiality: All applications and conversations will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Required Experience:
IC