Associate/Senior Associate - Commercial Property

Buckles Law; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Christmas shutdown

Health and wellbeing benefits

Private healthcare options

Healthcare cashback plans

Enhanced pension with matched employer

Additional annual leave days

Cycle to Work

Life assurance 4x salary

Job summary

Buckles is expanding its Commercial Property practice in the UK and seeks an experienced Commercial Property Associate/Senior Associate to join our Peterborough office. You will manage your own caseload, work with partners on high-value transactions, and develop strong client relationships in a supportive, growth‑oriented team.

We value commercially minded lawyers who are detail‑oriented and collaborative, with a track record in acquisitions, disposals, leases, and property finance.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong commercial property experience.
• Experience handling high-value transactions.
• Excellent attention to detail and client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of commercial property matters.
• Work with partners on larger, complex transactions.
• Develop strong client relationships and deliver high-quality service.
• Contribute to team growth and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Commercial property

Client relationship management

Transaction support

Team oriented

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

We are expanding the Commercial Property practice and recruiting for an experienced, commercially minded Commercial Property Associate/Senior Associate to join our established and growing team.

About Buckles

Buckles is an award-winning UK law firm providing a comprehensive range of legal services to businesses and individuals, both in the UK and internationally.

With offices across Bristol, Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough and Stamford, alongside our international presence in Paris and Milan, we combine specialist legal expertise with a collaborative and people-focused culture.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We encourage independent thinking, welcome new ideas and give our colleagues the opportunity to make a real difference.

We are proud to hold the LawNet Mark of Excellence and Investors in People Gold accreditation.

About the team you’ll be joining

Our Commercial Property team is a collaborative and high-performing group of experienced lawyers delivering a broad range of real estate services to a diverse client base. We support developers, landowners, investors and businesses across a range of sectors, using a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to achieve our clients’ objectives.

The team is recognised for its breadth of expertise, advising on everything from development site acquisitions and disposals to asset management of large property portfolios, landlord and tenant matters, and property finance arrangements.

We act for both national and international clients, including businesses with cross-border interests, and are regularly instructed on complex and high-value transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and progressive environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Manage your own caseload of commercial property matters, with appropriate supervision and support
• Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on larger, more complex and high-value transactions
• Develop strong client relationships and play an active role in delivering high-quality client experience
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the team

The role offers a genuine balance of autonomy and collaboration, enabling you to build on your experience and legal skill set while gaining exposure to complex and intellectually stimulating work.

You will be involved in a wide range of commercial property matters, which may include:

• Acquisitions and disposals of commercial property and development land
• Landlord and tenant work, including leases, renewals and asset management
• Property finance and secured lending transactions
• Development work, including site assembly and plot sales
• Portfolio management for corporate and investor clients

Given the nature of our client base, you will have exposure to both domestic and international transactions, often involving multiple stakeholders and requiring a commercial, solution-driven approach.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Solid commercial property experience
• Technically strong, with good attention to detail
• Commercially aware and able to provide pragmatic advice
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• Relishing responsibility, but equally keen to learn from experienced colleagues

At Buckles, we recognise that our success is driven by our people. We want you to have the support, opportunities and benefits you need to perform at your best and develop your career.

As well as professional and personal development opportunities, our benefits include:

• Enhanced annual leave (FTE), plus UK Bank Holidays and your birthday off (or the closest working day).
• Christmas Shut down
• A wide range of health and wellbeing benefits.
• Private healthcare options for you and your family.
• Healthcare cashback plans for you and your family.
• Enhanced pension with 5% matched contribution.
• The opportunity to buy up to 5 additional days’ annual leave per year (FTE).
• Cycle to Work and electric vehicle schemes.
• Life assurance of 4 x your annual salary.

Ready to join Buckles?