Senior Associate | Commercial Property | Basingstoke

Phillips Law; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Group life assurance scheme

26 days holiday annually

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Phillips Law seeks a Senior Associate to join our Commercial Property team in Basingstoke. You will manage a varied caseload of commercial real estate transactions, advise clients across sectors, and actively develop junior team members.

You will be the client’s go-to for straightforward answers on complex matters and will be encouraged to bring fresh thinking to the firm. We value ambitious lawyers who challenge the status quo.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 5-8 years PQE in commercial property.
• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law and commercial real estate transactions.
• Proven ability to run transactions with limited supervision.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and/or support staff.
• Commercial awareness and business development mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handle acquisitions, disposals, lettings and lease renewals for landlords, tenants, investors, and developers.
• Lead title investigations, raise and negotiate enquiries, and report to clients.
• Prepare and negotiate leases, licences, agreements for lease, contracts, transfers, and related documents.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients and contribute to pitches.
• Support, train, and supervise junior associates, trainees, and paralegals; review their work.
• Work with colleagues in the corporate team on complex, multi-disciplinary matters.
• Ensure all files meet regulatory requirements, firm policies, and risk-management standards.

Skills

PQE 5-8 years

Education

Solicitor qualified in England & Wales

Job description

Senior Associate | Commercial Property | Basingstoke

Job Description:

Phillips Law is looking for a Senior Associate to join our Commercial Property team in Basingstoke. This is a client-facing role with real breadth: you will manage a varied caseload of commercial real estate transactions, advise clients across sectors, and play an active part in developing junior team members.

In this role, you will be the person clients turn to for straightforward answers on complex transactions, and you will be expected to give them. Equally, this is a role where you can genuinely break the mould: we welcome fresh thinking and encourage our lawyers to challenge the way things have always been done.

About Phillips Law

Phillips Law was formed in 1986, and since then we have been committed to building the region’s strongest, dynamic, full-service law firm built on foundations of traditional values.

In 2026, we continue to be featured in the Legal 500 – a globally recognised legal directory that serves as a comprehensive guide for clients seeking premium legal services.

At Phillips Law our values mean we pull in the same direction, tell it like it is, do the right thing, break the mould, and deliver on our goals.

What you’ll be doing

• Handle acquisitions, disposals, lettings and lease renewals for landlords, tenants, investors, and developers with minimal supervision.
• Lead title investigations, raise and negotiate enquiries, and report to clients and funders.
• Prepare and negotiate leases, licences, agreements for lease, contracts, transfers, and related transactional documents.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients; contribute to business development and pitches.
• Support, train, and supervise junior associates, trainees, and paralegals; review their work and provide constructive feedback.
• Work with colleagues in the corporate team on complex, multi-disciplinary matters.
• Ensure all files meet regulatory requirements, firm policies, and risk-management standards.

To be successful for this position, you must have / be:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 5-8 years PQE in commercial property, with a focus on landlord and tenant work and commercial sales and purchases.
• Strong technical knowledge of landlord and tenant law and commercial real estate transactions.
• Proven ability to run transactions from instruction through to completion with limited partner or supervisor oversight.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client-care skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers and/or support staff.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development.
• Experience acting for tenants, landlords, property funds and/or developers. (Desirable)
• Established client following or demonstrable network. (Desirable)

What you’ll get

• company pension scheme
• group life assurance scheme
• 26 days holiday annually
• cycle to work scheme

Phillips offers a range of benefits including a cycle to work scheme amongst others. In addition, there are regular social events, a running and walking club, weekly fruit and free entry into the Basingstoke Half Marathon of which we are headline sponsors.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.