Job Description
Senior Associate – Commercial Property Central London Partnership Track
Our client is a dynamic and expanding London law firm renowned for delivering exceptional legal services across a broad client base. With a thriving Central London office, the firm is now seeking a talented Senior Associate to join its busy and well-regarded Property team.
The Opportunity:
This is a key strategic hire to support continued growth in the firm’s real estate offering. You’ll advise a diverse range of clients—including property investors, developers, landlords, and tenants—on complex commercial property matters, including:
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* Business Tenancies: Acting for both landlords and tenants on lease renewals, terminations, new tenancy applications, licences, lease agreements, and extensions.
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* Development & Planning: Advising property developers on legal and planning issues, disposals, and risk mitigation strategies.
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* Acquisitions & Disposals: Handling corporate property transactions from large-scale takeovers to private deals, joint ventures, MBOs, and share buybacks
Key Responsibilities:
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* Handling residential property matters, including enfranchisement if desired.
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* Managing a varied caseload of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and refinancing of single assets and portfolios (onshore and offshore).
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* Advising on landlord and tenant issues across the commercial and residential spectrum.
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* Building and maintaining strong client relationships, with a focus on business development.
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* Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team growth.
About You:
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* Proven experience acting for investors across commercial and residential transactions.
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* Strong technical knowledge of conveyancing practices, Land Registry and Companies House procedures, SDLT, and AML compliance.
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* Commercially minded, client-focused, and ready to take the next step toward partnership.
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* UK-qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in property law.
Why Join?
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* Genuine short-term partnership prospects.
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* Collegiate and entrepreneurial culture.
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* High-quality work and a supportive leadership team.
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* Central London location with hybrid flexibility.
If you're ready to accelerate your career in a firm that values initiative, expertise, and ambition, we’d love to hear from you.