Residential Property Associate /Senior Associate

Henderson Scott Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor to manage property cases and support significant transactions. This role offers a chance to build long-term client relationships and contribute to the department's growth. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in property law, demonstrating a strong commercial focus and collaborative spirit. The firm provides a competitive benefits package and a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

Highly competitive benefits package

Supportive working environment

Clear scope for progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in property law.
• Technically strong and confident when dealing with clients.
• Collaborative team player embracing modern systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied property caseload from instruction to completion.
• Support team on significant high-value transactions.
• Advise clients in a clear, commercial and solution-driven manner.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships.

Skills

Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals

Landlord and tenant matters negotiation

Infrastructure and development-related agreements

Property-related construction documentation

Education

Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience

Job description

Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor/ Property (5+ PQE)

A well-regarded and expanding law firm is seeking an experienced Property Solicitor at Associate or Senior Associate level to join its busy and growing department. This opportunity would suit a solicitor who takes pride in delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice and enjoys working closely with a diverse client base.

The firm advises clients across a broad range of sectors, including property development, hospitality and leisure, retail, agriculture, property investment, and owner-managed businesses, as well as high-net-worth private clients.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload while working collaboratively with colleagues on larger and more complex transactions. The position offers excellent exposure to a substantial portfolio of commercial and private clients and provides scope to play a key role in the continued growth of the department. A practical, efficient and business-minded approach to client service is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied property caseload from instruction to completion
• Supporting the team on significant and high-value transactions
• Advising clients in a clear, commercial and solution-driven manner
• Building strong, long-term client relationships

Experience & Requirements

• Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
• Landlord and tenant matters, including negotiation of new and renewal leases, ancillary documentation and advice under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
• Infrastructure and development-related agreements
• Property-related construction documentation

About you

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience
• Technically strong, commercially aware and confident dealing directly with clients
• A collaborative team player who embraces modern systems and technology
• Driven to deliver a consistently high standard of client service

In return, the firm offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support both professional and personal wellbeing.

Together with a supportive working environment and clear scope for progression, this represents a genuinely attractive opportunity for an experienced property solicitor seeking long-term career development.

Apply today or contact Stephany Jardim at Henderson Scott for more information.