Job title: Commercial Property Solicitor
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: 2 Year PQE Senior Associate / Solicitor Solicitor
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £70,000.00
Location: Gravesend, UK
Job published: 2026-08-11
Job ID: 66578
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Commercial Property Solicitor (2+ Years PQE)

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000+ DOE/PQE & Excellent Benefits Package
Location: Gravesend Area, Kent | Hybrid Working Available | Genuine Career Progression

Advance Your Commercial Property Career with a Respected Regional Law Firm

Are you a Commercial Property Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a well-established and highly regarded legal practice?

Our client is seeking a talented Commercial Property Solicitor (c.2+ years PQE) to join its growing property team in the Gravesend area. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied and high-quality caseload, advising a diverse client base while benefiting from strong technical support, career development opportunities and a collaborative working culture.

Whether you are looking to broaden your experience, gain greater responsibility or position yourself for future progression, this role offers an outstanding platform for long-term career growth.

The Role

As part of an established Commercial Property team, you will manage a varied caseload and advise clients on a broad range of matters, including:

  • Commercial property acquisitions and disposals
  • Landlord and tenant matters
  • Commercial leases and lease negotiations
  • Property development transactions
  • Sales and purchases of commercial premises
  • Secured lending and refinancing transactions
  • Property portfolio management
  • General commercial property advice to business clients and investors

You will have direct client contact and the opportunity to develop strong relationships with local businesses, property investors and developers.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you should possess:

  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
  • Approximately 2+ years PQE within Commercial Property
  • Experience managing your own commercial property caseload
  • Strong technical knowledge of:
    • Commercial acquisitions and disposals
    • Landlord & Tenant law
    • Commercial leasing
    • Development transactions
    • Property finance matters
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

The ability to build and maintain strong client relationships will be highly valued.

Why Join Our Client?

Our client has built a strong reputation within the Kent legal market and offers a supportive environment where solicitors can develop professionally whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits Package

  • Competitive salary of £50,000 - £70,000
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Pension scheme
  • Professional training and development support
  • Structured career progression opportunities
  • High-quality and varied commercial property work
  • Strong local reputation and established client base
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Long-term career stability
  • Modern working environment

Career Progression

This position presents a genuine opportunity for career advancement. The successful candidate will gain exposure to high-quality work, develop their client portfolio and have the opportunity to progress within a growing and successful Commercial Property department.

Interested?

If you are a Commercial Property Solicitor seeking a new opportunity within a respected regional law firm, we would be delighted to discuss this role with you in confidence.

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

Apply today or contact David directly for a confidential discussion about this opportunity and your longer-term career ambitions.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or circumstance.

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