Commercial Property Associate

Law Staff Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Property Lawyer to join their high-performing team. The role includes providing strategic legal advice, managing complex property transactions, and maintaining strong client relationships. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and flexible working opportunities. This is an exciting time to join a dynamic team committed to client excellence and professional development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced family leave

Hybrid or remote working opportunities

Discounted dental insurance

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial and residential property law is essential.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines.
• Ambitious and confident with a proven track record in property transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic and commercially focused advice to clients.
• Draft and negotiate transactional documents such as leases and contracts.
• Conduct legal due diligence and prepare reports and certificates of title.
• Oversee junior team members and ensure high standards are maintained.

Skills

Strong technical foundation in property law

Excellent client relationship management

Ability to handle high-value transactions

Negotiation skills

Job description

About the Firm

Our client is a leading Legal Top 200 Firm with over 150 years of history, consistently recognised for excellence and previously awarded Regional Law Firm of the Year. Highly rated by employees on Review Solicitors and Glassdoor, the firm combines expert legal advice with a people‑centric approach. Committed to strong client relationships, ESG initiatives, and making a positive impact on the wider community, it is a dynamic and supportive place to build your career.

The Role

The client is seeking an experienced Property Lawyer to join their well‑respected, high‑performing team. The role offers the opportunity to work across a varied property practice, advising corporates, owner‑managed businesses, individuals, and landed estates on transactions including disposals, acquisitions, commercial and residential development, property finance, landlord & tenant, corporate support, residential conveyancing, and renewable energy projects.

The ideal candidate will have already established a strong technical foundation and broad experience across a variety of transactions and sectors. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and confident lawyer to manage their own transactions, develop client relationships, and take on high‑value, complex matters. There is also ample scope for further professional and technical development, making it an exciting time to join the team as it continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic, strategic, and commercially focused advice to clients.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents, including contracts, leases, licences, deeds, and transfers.
• Manage a busy caseload efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Conduct legal due diligence, title investigations, and prepare reports and certificates of title.
• Handle high‑value, complex matters and supervise junior team members.

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, life assurance, permanent health insurance, and a group personal pension with professional advice. Employees also benefit from an Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellbeing days, enhanced family leave, and hybrid or remote working opportunities. Additional perks include discounted dental insurance and gym membership.

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