Job Description
Commercial Property Solicitor (3+ PQE)
Salary: £70,000–£95,000 + bonus
Location: Central London
High autonomy + genuine route to build a practice
If you’re a Commercial Property Solicitor who enjoys running matters end-to-end and wants the space to grow a client following (with the backing of an established team), this is a rare opportunity. Our client is a well-regarded London firm with a busy pipeline of quality work, looking to add an experienced solicitor who can hit the ground running and develop with the department.
The Opportunity
You’ll join a friendly, collaborative Commercial Property team where you’ll be trusted with a high level of autonomy, while still having access to support and guidance from experienced solicitors when needed. The firm is particularly interested in someone who either has an existing network/following or can demonstrate a clear ability to generate work over time.
Key Responsibilities
You will advise a broad client base including agents, developers, investors, lenders, landlords and tenants, handling a varied caseload across commercial real estate, including offices, retail, leisure and industrial property.
Typical matters will include:
- Acquisitions and disposals
- Commercial leases (acting for landlords and tenants)
- Licences
- Landlord and tenant matters
- General commercial property advisory work
The firm will also consider solicitors interested in a hybrid caseload combining commercial and residential property work.
Requirements (What You’ll Need)
To be considered, you should have:
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
- Minimum 3+ years’ PQE in UK commercial property work
- Strong technical ability across a broad range of commercial property matters
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Confidence managing files independently (with appropriate supervision)
- A genuine interest in business development (existing following advantageous, but not essential if you can evidence potential)
- A proactive, bright and hardworking approach with strong initiative
Location & Working Arrangement
- Office location: Central London
- Working pattern: London office-based role, with flexibility considered for the right person (to be discussed at interview)
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £70,000–£95,000 (guide range, dependent on experience and following)
- Bonus: Bonus arrangements available (to be agreed based on experience/performance)
Additional benefits (to be confirmed with the successful candidate) are expected to include:
- High level of autonomy and ownership of your matters
- Career progression within a growing team (clear scope to develop profile and responsibility)
- Supportive team environment with experienced solicitors around you
- Exposure to a wide variety of quality commercial property work and clients
Apply / Enquire (Confidential Discussion)
For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact:
If you’d prefer, send a CV with a short note on your current PQE, typical caseload, and any business development activity/following.
Confidentiality: All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.