Commercial Property Partner (Lawyer)The OpportunityA highly respected and independent firm with strong ties to local businesses and a national reach is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Property Lawyer to join its thriving Commercial Property team as a Partner.This role has arisen due to the planned retirement of a long-standing senior lawyer, creating a unique opportunity to step into an established practice with a robust pipeline of work. Whilst there is enough work for an additional Partner already, a client following would be of benefit.About the TeamThe department recently won a 2025 award for "Commercial Property Team of the Year" and is led by two excellent, and credible PartnersHandles an extremely diverse range of real estate matters, from high-value transactions to smaller bespoke dealsStrong reputation built on experience, pragmatic pricing, and client relationshipsWork sourced nationally and through both internal / external referralsThe firm offers support both from a management perspective, but in the team is able to provide assistance from a trainee and secretaryCollaborative, approachable team culture with excellent internal relationshipsRole RequirementsPosition: Senior Commercial Property Lawyer (ideally Partner level)Experience: appropriate PQE and skill to be able to competently step into a Partner level roleSpecialisms: General commercial property; additional specific real estate expertise welcomeFollowing: Not essential, but desirableNature of Work – What You’ll HandleThis is a highly varied caseload, including but not limited to:Major transactions: e.g multi-million-pound commercial leases for national operators and acquisitions/disposals for large businesses across the UKDevelopment and investment work: commercial site acquisitions and disposals, negotiating complex development agreementsLandlord & tenant work: lease renewals, variations, and assignments as well as advising on break clauses and rent reviews.Client BaseA mix of national and local clients, including developers, investors, landlords, and owner-managed businesses. The team wins work through experience, pricing, and reputation, with strong referral streams from the commercial team.Culture & LogisticsHybrid workingFlexible hoursSupport: Trainee and secretary in placeTeam dynamic: Collaborative, pragmatic, and relationship driven.Leadership: join the experienced Partner group and be involved in the running of the firm.Key Selling PointsFee earner bonus schemeCompetitive salary, depending on experienceIncredibly varied work for a firm of this sizeStrong pipeline and existing workloadAward-winning team: Winner of the Teams of the Year Award for Commercial Property ExcellenceHybrid working and flexibility