Senior Associate -Commercial Property

Higgs LLP; Brierley Hill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Associate in Property Development to join their award-winning team. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in property development along with excellent technical and client management skills. The role includes acting as a trusted adviser on complex transactions, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior lawyers. The firm values flexibility, offering a hybrid working model and a strong culture of continuous learning. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Continuous learning programs

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive benefits package

Inclusive workplace culture

Community involvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven property development expertise.
• Excellent technical, commercial and client management skills.
• Ambitious, proactive and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted adviser on high-value, complex transactions.
• Manage key client relationships and mentor junior lawyers.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of development agreements.
• Get involved in corporate support and wider commercial property work.

Skills

Property development expertise

Technical skills

Commercial management skills

Client management skills

Proactive attitude

Collaborative skills

Job description

Senior Associate – Property Development

Hybrid Working Available

Join our award-winning Property team at Higgs LLP, where people and relationships come first. We’re experiencing exciting growth and are looking for a Senior Associate with strong property development experience to deliver quality work across commercial projects.

What you’ll do :

• Act as a trusted adviser on high-value, complex transactions
• Manage key client relationships and mentor junior lawyers
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of development agreements
• Get involved in corporate support and wider commercial property work

What we’re looking for :

• Proven property development expertise
• Excellent technical, commercial and client management skills
• Ambitious, proactive and collaborative

What Sets Higgs Apart

• Career progression : transparent, meritocratic process for promotions.
• Continuous learning : mentoring programmes, workshops and structured development
• Flexible working : hybrid model, flexible hours, wellness days
• Comprehensive benefits : private medical, enhanced family leave, pension, life assurance
• Inclusive culture : employee resource groups, ESG commitments, Inclusion group
• Strong ESG & community ethos : carbon reduction initiatives, charitable partnerships,
• Celebrating our roots : Black Country values of Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships

We are passionate about providing a culture and environment that is dedicated to building a workplace that is inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to all. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

Apply today to join a firm of legal excellence, trusted relationships, and thriving careers