Commercial Property Solicitor

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd invites applications for a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor in London. You will manage a broad range of high-value property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and finance, for developers, investors, lenders and borrowers.

The role offers autonomy, direct client contact, and partnership progression, with a hybrid working arrangement and a strong client base.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Minimum 5 years’ PQE specialising in Commercial Property.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing a varied commercial property caseload independently.
• Business development mindset and client relationship focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of high-quality commercial property matters including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and finance.
• Act for developers, investors, lenders, and borrowers with sound commercial and financial awareness.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to firm growth through business development.

Job description

Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (5+ PQE) – London

A highly regarded legal 500 ranked and growing law firm with an excellent reputation in property are looking to grow their Commercial Property team and hire a senior associate due to continued success.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and commercially focused firm with an impressive client base spanning developers, investors, lenders, and established businesses. The role offers a high level of autonomy, direct client contact, and the opportunity to play a key role in the development of the department.

The Opportunity

You will manage a broad range of high-quality commercial property matters, including:

• Acquisitions and disposals of commercial property (freehold and leasehold)
• Acting for developers on site acquisitions, development schemes, and onward disposals
• Commercial leasing matters, including landlord and tenant work and agreements for lease
• Real estate finance and secured lending transactions for both lenders and borrowers
• Investment property matters for portfolio clients
• Supporting on complex, high-value, or time-sensitive transactions where required

This role will provide you with a genuine opportunity to work towards partnership, with the firm encouraging business development and maintaining strong client relationships.

The Firm

The firm’s Commercial Property team is recognised for advising a diverse client base including developers, investors, banks, SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, and multinational businesses on a broad range of complex real estate matters. Known for its commercially focused and proactive approach, the team handles high-value transactions across sectors including offices, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and development, regularly advising on investment portfolios, secured lending, acquisitions, disposals, and large-scale development projects.

Due to continued growth and increasing client demand, the firm is expanding its Commercial Property team to further strengthen its offering and continue providing the responsiveness, expertise, and quality of service clients expect.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Minimum 5 years’ PQE specialising in Commercial Property
• Strong experience managing a varied commercial property caseload independently
• Sound technical knowledge with strong commercial and financial awareness
• Experience acting for developers, investors, lenders, and/or borrowers
• Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing competing deadlines effectively
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• An interest in business development and contributing to team growth

Remuneration and benefits

• Competitive remuneration package dependent on experience
• Benefits including private health insurance and life insurance
• Hybrid working arrangements

This role would suit an ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor (5+ PQE) looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and expanding firm, where they can make a tangible impact on both client relationships and the wider growth of the department.

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