Solicitor/Associate - Commercial Property

Brachers LLP; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Generous benefits package

Networking events

Professional development

Work with top property law specialists

Job summary

Brachers in Maidstone/Canterbury is recruiting a qualified commercial property solicitor/associate to handle high-quality real estate matters. You will manage a varied caseload, develop client relationships and contribute to the growth of a leading property practice.

You’ll join a collaborative team delivering practical, client-focused advice, with opportunities for business development and progression within a respected regional firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyers with 3+ PQE in Commercial Property.
• Capable of managing a varied caseload independently.
• Commercially aware and client-focused.
• Strong communicators with relationship-building skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities and business development.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a broad range of commercial property matters.
• Managing your own caseload with supervision from Partners.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice.
• Collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to generate new work and grow your network.
• Delivering high standards of client service and meeting performance objectives.

Skills

3+ PQE in Commercial Property

Caseload management

Business development

Client relationship management

Strong communication

Job description

Are you a qualified commercial property lawyer ready to take the next step in your career with a leading law firm?

We're looking for a talented Solicitor/Associate to join our Commercial Property team in Maidstone or Canterbury. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded property lawyer to undertake high-quality work, develop strong client relationships and play a key role within a highly regarded and growing practice.

At Brachers, you'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that delivers practical, client-focused advice across all areas of commercial real estate.

What you'll be doing

You'll be expected to manage a varied and interesting caseload while supporting the continued growth and success of the team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on a broad range of commercial property matters
• Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision from Partners
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider business to achieve the best outcomes for clients
• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to generate new work and strengthen your professional network
• Consistently delivering a high standard of client service and meeting performance objectives

What we're looking for

We're interested in hearing from individuals who are:

• Qualified Lawyers with 3+ PQE in Commercial Property
• Confident managing a varied caseload independently
• Commercially aware and client-focused in their approach
• Strong communicators with excellent relationship-building skills
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively
• Interested in business development and building professional networks
• Collaborative team players who also work well autonomously

A strong existing professional network would be advantageous, although we also welcome applications from ambitious individuals keen to develop new business opportunities and grow their profile in the market.

The Team

You'll be joining a well-established team of around 15 professionals, including Partners, Senior Associates, Associates and Solicitors, supported by paralegal, legal assistant and secretarial colleagues. The team is led by Sarah Gaines and is known for its collaborative approach, technical expertise and commitment to delivering excellent client outcomes.

Our team is ranked in the top tier of leading legal directory The Legal 500 2026. Head of the team Sarah Gaines was named as a ‘Leading Partner’ in the 2026 directory, while Ash Jilani, Bill Butler and Angela Ruminski are rated as ‘Recommended Lawyers’. The team also received recognition in the Chambers and Partners 2026 directory, with Sarah Gaines and Ash Jilani individually acknowledged for their commercial property legal expertise.

The team offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of commercial property matters while also developing specialist expertise in sector-led work alongside experienced Partners.

Why Brachers?

People are at the heart of everything we do. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms and accredited by Best Companies, we’re proud of the supportive, inclusive and ambitious culture we’ve built.

In 2025, Brachers became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms. This gives our people the best of both worlds: the culture and client relationships of a respected regional firm, backed by the opportunities, investment and ambition of a growing national group.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary and annual salary reviews
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous benefits package
• Regular social and networking events
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to work alongside highly regarded property law specialists

Ready to join us?

If you’re looking for quality work, genuine career progression and a team where your contribution is recognised, we’d love to hear from you.

Competitive base salary, annual salary reviews and a discretionary bonus scheme