Solicitor - Commercial Property

Trethowans; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Progression opportunities

Modern firm culture

Job summary

Trethowans seeks an experienced Solicitor in Southampton to join its Commercial Property team. Based in the Southampton office, you will handle a varied caseload across acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant work, leases, and development projects while delivering clear, pragmatic advice.

You will contribute to business development, nurture client relationships, and mentor junior colleagues within a collaborative regional firm.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' PQE in commercial property or equivalent
• Proven track record handling complex property transactions
• Strong client-relationship and business development abilities
• Interest in marketing and contributing to the team's growth
• Collaborative and supportive approach within a team

Responsibilities

• Handle a busy caseload of acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant work, leases, and development projects
• Provide strategic, commercially focused advice tailored to clients
• Support and mentor junior team members as needed
• Contribute to business development and nurture long-term client relationships
• Collaborate across departments to ensure a seamless client experience

Skills

Solicitor

Commercial property

Client relationships

Business development

Mentoring

Tools

UK law

Job description

Solicitor - Commercial Property (Southampton)

Location: Southampton

Department: Commercial Property / Real Estate

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Join a leading regional firm with real ambition. Trethowans continues to build on a strong period of growth, backed by the partnership and investment of being part of the Lawfront group. Our ongoing development in our people and practice areas, means we're looking for an experienced Solicitor with ideally 2-5 years' PQE to join our Commercial Property Team in Southampton. This is an opportunity to become part of a progressive, collaborative and well-respected team at a time when our presence across the region is going from strength to strength.

The role

Based in our Southampton office, you will work as part of a specialist team with extensive expertise in all areas of property law. Our lawyers are leaders in their practice and act across a variety of transactions.

You will take on a varied caseload, working with clients who value our clear, pragmatic and commercially aware approach. Alongside your technical expertise, you will play a key role in helping drive the continued growth and profile.

This role offers the autonomy to develop your practice, the support to progress your career, and the platform of a recognised regional firm with national‑level capability.

What You'll Be Doing

• Exposure to high‑quality, complex work from day one
• Managing a busy caseload including acquisitions and disposals (including investment and owner-occupation transactions), landlord and tenant work, leases, and development projects
• Providing strategic and commercially focused advice tailored to each client's circumstances
• Actively contributing to business development initiatives and nurturing long‑term client relationships
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where required
• Collaborating across departments to deliver a seamless client experience

About You

We're looking for someone who brings both technical strength and a forward-thinking mindset.

• Ideally 2-5 years' PQE (with flexibility)
• A track record of handling complex matters with confidence
• Strong client‑relationship skills and an ability to build trust quicklyA strong local reputation and a developing network of professional connections
• A genuine interest in marketing, business development, and contributing to the continued growth of the team
• A collaborative, supportive approach, aligned with our firm values

Why Trethowans?

Trethowans is known for combining high-quality legal work with a welcoming and people‑centred culture. We are committed to investing in our teams, supporting career progression and creating an environment where our people can thrive.

We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Clear opportunities for progression and professional development
• A modern, approachable and ambitious firm culture
• The chance to be part of a team that is genuinely growing and evolving

If this role sounds like the right next step for you, we'd be delighted to hear from you.