Job title: Commercial Property Solicitor (3+ PQE)
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: 3 Year PQE Senior Associate / Solicitor
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £95,000.00
Location: London, UK
Job published: 2026-04-01
Job ID: 58706
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

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:
 
David Hawthorne-Finch
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd (H-FTS)
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
 
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.