Commercial Property Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Commercial Property Associate with over 4 years PQE to manage a diverse portfolio of high-value commercial property matters. This hands-on role offers significant responsibility, visibility, and a clear pathway to partnership in a firm experiencing exciting growth and offering competitive salary and excellent benefits. The candidate will work in modern Central London offices and will benefit from a collaborative culture and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Clear progression and equity potential

Brand-new Central London offices

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in commercial property law.
• Experience in high-value commercial property transactions.
• Personable and confident in client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of high-value commercial property matters.
• Advise on refinancing, lease work, site acquisitions, development finance, and disposals.
• Mentor junior staff when necessary.

Skills

Client-facing abilities

Mentoring juniors

Commercial acumen

Job description

Commercial Property Associate 4+ PQE - City of London | Top Tier L500 & Chambers-ranked firm | Hybrid working

The Firm:

This L500 and Chambers-ranked City firm is known for its entrepreneurial spirit, high-quality work, and collaborative culture. Competing with much larger firms, it offers lawyers visibility, responsibility, and the chance to shape their careers.

With plans to double in size, a move to new Central London offices, and recent Partner hires from Top 50 and Top 100 firms, the firm is entering an exciting growth phase while maintaining its focus on quality and culture.

The Role:

The Commercial Property team is expanding to meet growing client demand.

You'll manage a diverse portfolio of high-value commercial property matters, including refinancing, lease work, site acquisitions, development finance, and disposals.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role with significant responsibility, visibility, and a clear route to long-term progression.

Why This Role?

• High-quality work - Advise on complex commercial property transactions for developers, investors, and lenders.
• Career progression - Clear pathway to Partnership.
• Entrepreneurial culture - Work in an environment that values initiative and collaboration.
• Strategic growth - Be part of a firm doubling in size, supported by top-tier Partner hires.
• Modern environment - Brand-new Central London offices and innovative ways of working.

The Candidate & Benefits:

• Commercial Property Associate with 4+ years PQE
• Personable, commercially astute, and confident in client-facing roles
• Experience mentoring juniors is a plus
• Competitive, negotiable salary
• Excellent benefits and collaborative culture
• Clear progression and equity potential
• Brand-new Central London offices

Ready to take the next step in your career with a growing, top-tier City firm?

Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation.