Job Description
Commercial Property Solicitor (3–4 PQE)
Salary: £50,000–£65,000 DOE
Location: Luton (development focus + progression)
If you’re a Commercial Property Solicitor who wants to build a clear specialism in development work (or you already have some exposure and want more), this is a standout opportunity with our client, a well-regarded regional law firm with a strong pipeline and an established property team.
Based in the Luton area, this role offers the chance to work on high-quality matters, develop your technical depth, and progress within a supportive, structured environment.
The Role: Commercial Property (Development-leaning)
This is a full-time position where you’ll run your own matters and work alongside senior colleagues on more complex development transactions.
You’ll be involved in work such as:
- Development transactions (site acquisition support, set-up matters, plot sales support depending on experience)
- Sales and purchases of commercial property
- Landlord & Tenant matters (leases, renewals, variations, assignments)
- Refinance and secured lending transactions (where relevant)
What you’ll be doing day-to-day:
- Managing files from instruction through to completion with appropriate supervision
- Drafting and negotiating documentation and dealing with title issues
- Advising clients clearly on risk, timescales and commercial considerations
- Building strong relationships with clients and referrers
- Developing your capability towards Senior Associate level over time
Requirements
To be considered, you’ll ideally have:
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- 3–4 years’ PQE in Commercial Property within a UK legal practice
- A genuine interest in development work (or existing development exposure)
- Solid grounding in core commercial property transactions (sales/purchases, L&T and/or refinance)
- Strong drafting skills, attention to detail and a client-first approach
Desirable (not essential):
- Direct experience supporting on development acquisitions and/or plot sales
- Experience working with SME, investor or developer clients
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £50,000–£65,000+ depending on experience and fit (benchmarking for 3–4 PQE Commercial Property roles in the regional market)
Benefits typically include:
- 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays (often increasing with service)
- Pension contribution
- Private medical / health cash plan (often available in firms of this size)
- Life assurance (where offered)
- CPD and training support (including development-focused learning where relevant)
- Clear progression opportunities as you build your development specialism
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee support (varies by firm)
Apply / Enquire
If you’re a Commercial Property Solicitor (3–4 PQE) looking to develop a stronger development focus, contact:
Send your CV or a brief summary of your current role and what you want to specialise in next.
Confidentiality: All applications and discussions are handled in strict confidence.