Job Description

Senior Associate – Property Law

Salary: £75,000–£95,000 + Clear Route to Partnership

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Elevate Your Property Law Career with a Leading London Practice

Are you a highly motivated Property Solicitor ready to step into a senior role with greater autonomy, higher-quality work, and a clear pathway to Partnership? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-regarded London firm where you will handle a premium client base, work on complex transactions, and play a key role in shaping the department’s continued growth.

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Associate – Property Law to join their thriving team and contribute to the delivery of exceptional legal services across a broad property portfolio.

The Role – Senior Associate, Property Law

In this senior position, you will manage a diverse and high-value caseload, including:

• Commercial property acquisitions and disposals
• Landlord & tenant matters (leases, renewals, negotiations)
• Property finance and secured lending transactions
• Development projects and site assembly
• High-value residential property transactions (where applicable)

You will also be expected to:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support and mentor junior lawyers and trainees
• Contribute to business development and networking activity
• Work collaboratively across departments on multi-disciplinary matters

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• 5–10 years’ PQE in Property Law within a UK law firm
• Strong experience in commercial property transactions (essential)
• Proven ability to manage complex matters independently
• Excellent understanding of property law, Land Registry processes, and finance arrangements
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client management skills
• A proactive approach to business development and client growth
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members (desirable)

What’s on Offer

Our client provides a highly competitive package designed to reward expertise and support career growth:

• Salary: £75,000–£95,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days in the office)
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension contributions
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support
• Structured career progression pathway to Partnership
• Exposure to high-quality, complex property work
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative working culture

Career Progression

This is a genuine opportunity to progress your long-term career:

• Clear pathway to Legal Director and Partnership level
• Opportunities to develop a specialist practice area
• Increasing responsibility in client management and leadership
• Involvement in strategic growth initiatives within the firm

Apply Now

If you are an ambitious Property Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career within a forward-thinking and supportive firm, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.