Solicitor – Commercial Property

Trethowans LLP; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Progression opportunities

Modern firm culture

Growing team

Job summary

Trethowans LLP in Southampton is recruiting a Solicitor to join the Commercial Property Team. This role offers autonomy to develop your practice and the support to progress your career within a recognised regional firm.

You will handle high-quality property work, advise clients strategically, and contribute to business development while mentoring colleagues in a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE in commercial property or related practice.
• Experience handling complex property matters and transactions.
• Strong client relationships and business development mindset.
• Good local reputation and professional network in the Southampton area.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to high-quality, complex work from day one.
• Managing a busy caseload including acquisitions, disposals, 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.

Skills

PQE 2-5 years

Job description

Solicitor – Commercial Property (Southampton)

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 quickly
• A 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

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