Commercial Property Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Commercial Property Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Salary: £70,000-£95,000 + bonus

Location: Central London

High autonomy + genuine route to build a practice

If you're a Commercial Property Solicitor who enjoys running matters end-to-end and wants the space to grow a client following (with the backing of an established team), this is a rare opportunity. Our client is a well-regarded London firm with a busy pipeline of quality work, looking to add an experienced solicitor who can hit the ground running and develop with the department.

The Opportunity

You'll join a friendly, collaborative Commercial Property team where you'll be trusted with a high level of autonomy, while still having access to support and guidance from experienced solicitors when needed. The firm is particularly interested in someone who either has an existing network/following or can demonstrate a clear ability to generate work over time.

Key Responsibilities

You will advise a broad client base including agents, developers, investors, lenders, landlords and tenants, handling a varied caseload across commercial real estate, including offices, retail, leisure and industrial property.

Typical matters will include:

• Acquisitions and disposals
• Commercial leases (acting for landlords and tenants)
• Licences
• Landlord and tenant matters
• General commercial property advisory work

The firm will also consider solicitors interested in a hybrid caseload combining commercial and residential property work.

Requirements (What You'll Need)

To be considered, you should have:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• Minimum 3+ years' PQE in UK commercial property work
• Strong technical ability across a broad range of commercial property matters
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Confidence managing files independently (with appropriate supervision)
• A genuine interest in business development (existing following advantageous, but not essential if you can evidence potential)
• A proactive, bright and hardworking approach with strong initiative

Location & Working Arrangement

• Office location: Central London
• Working pattern: London office-based role, with flexibility considered for the right person (to be discussed at interview)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £70,000-£95,000 (guide range, dependent on experience and following)
• Bonus: Bonus arrangements available (to be agreed based on experience/performance)

Additional benefits (to be confirmed with the successful candidate) are expected to include:

• High level of autonomy and ownership of your matters
• Career progression within a growing team (clear scope to develop profile and responsibility)
• Supportive team environment with experienced solicitors around you
• Exposure to a wide variety of quality commercial property work and clients

Apply / Enquire (Confidential Discussion)

For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd (H-FTS)
Email:

If you'd prefer, send a CV with a short note on your current PQE, typical caseload, and any business development activity/following.

Confidentiality: All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.