Commercial Property Associate

Origin Legal; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Essex is seeking a Commercial Property Associate with 5+ years’ PQE. You will play a key role in managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development. This firm offers a structured career progression path, generous benefits, and a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates have strong expertise in commercial property law and a client-focused approach.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Staff profit share

Performance-related bonuses

Life assurance

Paid CSR day

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Subsidised gym membership

Electric car scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ PQE in commercial property law.
• Experience in commercial landlord and tenant matters.
• Ability to provide strategic advice to high net worth individuals and corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships effectively.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Commercial property law expertise

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Commercial Property Associate | Essex | Excellent salary plus benefits

Join a prestigious and long-established, Top 50 UK law firm recognised for its full-service offering and its commitment to providing high-quality legal services as a Commercial Property Associate in Essex.

The Firm

With a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion and growth, the firm offers excellent career prospects and the opportunity to be part of a highly respected team.

The firm is home to one of the largest and most well-regarded commercial real estate teams in the UK, known for handling complex property matters with excellence. The team is composed of lawyers from diverse backgrounds, including major city practices, national firms, and local government, with expertise across development, investment, planning, and secured lending. Their ability to provide cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality has earned them an outstanding reputation.

The Role

The team advises a wide range of clients, including sector-leading businesses, public and private organisations and individuals.

You will manage client relationships effectively and mentor junior team members. Business development will be a key aspect of this role, with the opportunity to play a pivotal part in the firm’s growth.

The firm offers a clear and structured career progression path, with the potential to progress into a Senior Associate or Legal Director role through its Talent Management Framework.

Responsibilities:

• Conditional and unconditional acquisitions and disposals
• Portfolio acquisitions, disposals and management
• Secured lending transactions for lenders and borrowers
• Acting for landlords and tenants in lease negotiations, surrenders, agreements for lease and management matters
• Supporting corporate transactions, including share and asset sales and purchases
• Contributing to business development and practice marketing initiatives

About You

• The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ PQE, having gained experience in a well-regarded law firm
• Possess a strong understanding of commercial property law, with the ability to offer practical, commercial, and strategic advice tailored to the needs of clients, including high net worth individuals and corporate clients

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ PQE in commercial property law
• Experience in commercial landlord and tenant matters
• Experience acting for both banks and borrowers in secured lending transactions
• Familiarity with property aspects of corporate transactions
• Strong academic background
• A keen eye for detail, ensuring high-quality work is produced
• Flexible, client-focused approach
• Interest in business development

Benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance (increasing with long service)
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Staff profit share and performance-related bonuses
• Life assurance
• Paid CSR day
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Hybrid working model
• Career development opportunities

Apply Now

Take the next step in your career and apply for this Commercial Property Associate vacancy today. We look forward to welcoming you onto the team.