Commercial Property Senior Associate

Henderson Scott; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (DOE)

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse client base

Career progression within a Legal 500顶

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate in Commercial Real Estate in Central London. This role involves leading complex transactions, providing legal advice to clients, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have 5-6 years PQE and robust experience in commercial real estate. The firm offers competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and a professional development-focused environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated solicitor to enhance their career in a top-tier law firm.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years PQE with a strong background in commercial real estate.
• Proven ability to manage high-value transactions and supervise junior team members.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Proven capability to manage transactions, supervise junior team members, and contribute to business development.
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and time management skills to handle multiple high-value matters to deadline.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support high-value commercial real estate transactions.
• Act as a day-to-day contact for clients, providing focused legal advice.
• Manage file processes, billing, and reporting according to protocols.
• Contribute to training and mentoring of junior colleagues.
• Work closely with partners and colleagues on core workstreams.

Skills

Commercial real estate expertise

Transaction management

Client communication

Organizational skills

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Qualified solicitor with strong academic record

Job description

Join a London Legal 500 top‑tier Commercial Real Estate team at a leading international law firm. This Commercial Property Senior Associate role offers the chance to work on high-value, complex transactions while taking ownership of matters and building client relationships. You'll collaborate with senior lawyers in a supportive, inclusive environment, benefiting from flexible working options and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal for an ambitious solicitor seeking both technical depth and broad commercial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support high-value commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, due diligence, and reporting.
• Act as a day-to-day contact for clients, providing clear, commercially focused legal advice.
• Manage file processes, conflicts, billing, and reporting in line with firm and client protocols.
• Contribute to training, mentoring junior colleagues, knowledge sharing, and business development initiatives.
• Work closely with partners and colleagues in a collaborative team, taking ownership of core workstreams and complex matters.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 5-6 years PQE and a strong academic record.
• Solid experience across commercial real estate, including acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant work, and due diligence.
• Strong technical ability combined with a practical, commercial approach to client matters.
• Proven capability to manage transactions, supervise junior team members, and contribute to business development.
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and time management skills to handle multiple high-value matters to deadline.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE) for a full-time, permanent role in Central London.
• Flexible working arrangements and a modern, supportive office environment.
• Exposure to a diverse client base, including insurers, public sector bodies, and major property clients.
• Opportunity to build client relationships while gaining broad experience in commercial real estate, development, and real estate finance.
• Professional development, knowledge sharing, and clear pathways for career progression within a Legal 500 top-tier team.

Apply

• Apply now for the Commercial Property Senior Associate role and join a leading international law firm in Central London.
• Take ownership of complex, high-value transactions while developing your commercial real estate expertise.
• Benefit from a collaborative, inclusive environment where your technical skills and leadership are recognised.
• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so get in touch to secure your opportunity.