Senior Associate - Commercial Property

Highly Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working + Great Benefits

A highly regarded, employee-owned law firm based in Guildford is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join its established and growing property team at Senior Associate level, with a clear and supported pathway to Partnership.

This opportunity is well suited to a senior commercial property lawyer who enjoys autonomy, high-quality work and long-term career building within a collaborative, forward-thinking firm.

You will take a lead role within the Commercial Property team, managing a varied caseload of complex and high-value commercial property matters, while playing an active part in the continued growth and direction of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and progressing commercial property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial property and transactional documents
• Handling matters independently while collaborating closely with partners and senior colleagues
• Building, developing and maintaining long-standing client relationships
• Contributing to business development, strategic planning and departmental growth
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Maintaining high standards of service delivery, case management and commercial performance
• This is a senior, trusted position offering a high degree of autonomy, balanced with the support of an experienced and collegiate partnership.

Skills & Experience

• You will be a qualified Commercial Property / Real Estate Solicitor with circa 8+ years' PQE, currently operating at Senior Associate level or in a similar senior role.
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of commercial property matters
• Experience handling high-value transactions with minimal supervision
• A commercial and client-focused mindset
• Proven ability to build and sustain client relationships
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail
• A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in long-term progression
• The ambition to progress to Partnership within a stable and supportive firm

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, the firm offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, a supportive and inclusive culture and a clearly defined route to Partnership for ambitious senior solicitors.

This role provides the opportunity to take real ownership of work and clients, influence the strategic direction of the Commercial Property department and build a long-term career within an employee-owned firm that values contribution, quality and sustainability. It offers high-calibre commercial property work without the intensity and attrition often associated with larger City practices.

This is a confidential opportunity and applications will be handled with discretion. Apply now!

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