Commercial Property Associate / Senior Associate / Legal Director – Essex

Origin Legal; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Essex seeks a Commercial Property Associate with over 5 years’ PQE. The role involves managing acquisitions, advising on commercial property law, and contributing to business development. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of property law, client relationship management skills, and a focus on career growth within the firm. Competitive benefits include generous holidays, profit share, and subsidized gym membership.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Staff profit share

Life assurance

Paid CSR day

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Subsidised gym membership

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in a well-regarded law firm.
• Ability to offer practical, commercial advice.
• Interest in business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage conditional and unconditional acquisitions and disposals.
• Support corporate transactions including share and asset sales.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Commercial property law understanding

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Business development

Attention to detail

Education

5+ years’ PQE in commercial property law

Strong academic background

Job description

Overview

Commercial Property Associate / Senior Associate / Legal Director – Essex

A prestigious and long-established law firm that is recognised for its full-service offering and its commitment to providing high-quality legal services. 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 team advises a wide range of clients, including sector-leading businesses, public and private organisations and individuals.

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

The Candidate

• 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
• 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

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
• Generous holiday allowance (increasing with long service)
• Staff profit share and performance-related bonuses
• Life assurance
• Paid CSR day
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme