Commercial Property Development Solicitor (Housebuilder Sector)

LAW Absolute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Greater London is seeking a Commercial Property Development Solicitor with 1–3 years of PQE. This role offers the chance to manage various property matters, including site acquisitions, landlord and tenant work, and development projects. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded and enjoy a collaborative culture. Joining this Top 100 firm promises high-quality work and clear career progression opportunities. Applications from qualified solicitors with diverse experiences are welcomed.

Benefits

Clear career progression prospects

Supportive culture with experienced partners

Varied work with genuine responsibility

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' PQE in commercial property.
• Technically strong with solid academic credentials.
• Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial and residential property matters.
• Handle site acquisitions and disposals.
• Manage residential and mixed-use development projects.

Skills

Commercially minded

Strong legal acumen

Ability to manage a varied caseload

Education

Qualified Solicitor

1–3 years’ PQE in commercial property

Job description

Overview

Commercial Property / Development Solicitor (1–3 PQE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Development Solicitor (1–3 PQE) to join a highly regarded, Top 100 law firm known for its strength in the housebuilder and development sector.

This role offers exposure to a broad, high-quality workload and the chance to work closely with market-leading partners within a supportive, collegiate team where talent is genuinely recognised and rewarded.

The Role

You will advise on a wide range of commercial and residential property matters, including:

• Site acquisitions and disposals
• Residential and mixed-use development projects
• Landlord & tenant work
• Affordable housing and build-to-rent disposals
• Estate management
• Property finance
• Investment work across commercial and residential sectors

The firm’s diverse client base includes PLC and private developers, providing excellent hands-on experience and direct client contact from an early stage.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be:

• A qualified solicitor with 1–3 years’ PQE in commercial property
• Technically strong with solid academic credentials
• Commercially minded, proactive, and able to manage a varied caseload
• Experienced (or keenly interested) in residential development and plot sales schemes
• Comfortable working autonomously while thriving in a collaborative environment

Experience acting for developers on acquisitions, development sites, and large-scale residential schemes will be particularly advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Join a Top 100, highly respected firm with an excellent market reputation
• High-quality, varied work with genuine responsibility
• Clear and realistic career progression prospects
• Supportive culture with access to experienced, well-regarded partners

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.