Senior Commercial Property Solicitor - Essex

BWF Legal Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Essex is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join as a Senior Associate. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, supervising junior members, and advising clients on commercial property matters. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years PQE and strengths in business development. The practice offers competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Lucrative bonus scheme

28 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Cashback schemes

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property matters including leases, refinancings, and general conveyancing.
• Ability to supervise and lead junior team members.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on commercial property matters.
• Supervise junior lawyers and departmental trainees.
• Manage a varied and complex caseload.

Skills

Commercial property law

Supervision of junior lawyers

Business development

Client advisory

Education

Qualified solicitor with over 7 years PQE

Job description

We are working with a highly regarded Legal 500 practice in Essex who are looking for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join their dynamic and growing team as a Senior Associate. This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor who wants to take the next step in their career, gain management experience and run a varied caseload while working alongside a large and vibrant team of fee earners with strong secretarial support.

This role will see you working closely with the Head of the Department to share responsibility for supervising junior team members. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop management skills with full support from the Partnership and HR team.

You will provide expert advice to both existing and new clients across a wide range of commercial property matters, such as:

• Leases
• Lease assignments
• Refinancing
• Secured lending
• Transfers of equity
• Easements and wayleaves
• Sales and purchases
• General registered and unregistered conveyancing

Day-to-day responsibilities also include supervising departmental trainees, supporting the supervision of junior lawyers, managing a varied caseload independently with a focus on complex and high-value matters, and contributing to marketing and business development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with over 7 years PQE and strong experience in commercial property. You will be commercially minded, confident supervising junior team members and able to lead initiatives such as departmental policies, get involved with projects and networking & business development.

In return, you will be offered a competitive salary which includes a lucrative bonus scheme, a supportive and flexible working environment, 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, cashback schemes and other comprehensive flexible benefits.

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please contact James Wiffen on 01279 464455 or send your CV in confidence to [e-mail].