Land and Real Estate Senior Associate

Gerrard White Consulting Limited; Chelmsford; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discretionary payments

Training and career development

Wellbeing support

Generous annual leave

Inclusive culture

Résumé du poste

Gerrard White Consulting Limited in Chelmsford is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to lead the commercial property team and manage high-quality, complex property matters for a diverse client base.

The role requires England & Wales solicitor qualification with 7+ years’ PQE in property law, plus a proven ability to run large transactions independently and provide strategic, business-focused advice within a growing firm that emphasizes work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 7+ years’ PQE in property law.
• Experience running complex commercial property transactions independently.
• Ability to advise on acquisitions, disposals, leases and developments.

Responsabilités

• Advise clients on a wide range of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leases and developments
• Run your own caseload with minimal supervision, handling large and complex transactions for a varied client base
• Give strategic advice to clients in retail, hospitality, real estate development and the corporate sector
• Draft and negotiate key documents, including contracts, leases and development agreements
• Build lasting client relationships and give commercial, solution-focused advice

Connaissances

Commercial property

Formation

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Description du poste

Senior Associate / Legal Director – Commercial Property (7+ PQE)

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: Competitive, plus discretionary payments

The firm

Our client is a well-established UK law firm with offices across the region. It looks after a broad mix of private and commercial clients and is known for clear, practical advice and a strong focus on work-life balance.

The role

The firm is looking for a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its commercial property team in Chelmsford and work on high-quality, complex property matters. It’s a real chance to take the next step in your career with a respected firm that’s growing.

You will:

• Advise clients on a wide range of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leases and developments
• Run your own caseload with minimal supervision, handling large and complex transactions for a varied client base
• Give strategic advice to clients in retail, hospitality, real estate development and the corporate sector
• Draft and negotiate key documents, including contracts, leases and development agreements
• Build lasting client relationships and give commercial, solution-focused advice

About you

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 7+ years’ PQE in property law
• Proven record of running complex commercial property transactions on your own
• Commercially minded, strategic thinker who gives sound legal advice that fits clients’ business goals

If you don’t meet every requirement, the firm still encourages you to apply.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary payments
• Training and career development support
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy more
• An inclusive, collaborative culture that values diversity