Senior Associate – Commercial Property
Location: Oxford (with one day a week in Swindon)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days office, 2 from home, 1 flexible)
An award-winning Top 100 UK law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Commercial Property team in Oxford, with flexibility to work one day a week in Swindon.
The firm has achieved 66% growth over the past three years and has clear ambitions to become a Top 70 national firm by 2026, with a £100m turnover target by 2030. Their continued success is driven by innovation, a people-first culture, and a commitment to creating opportunities for both clients and employees.
The Opportunity
This is a key role within a well-established Real Estate department, working closely with the Head of Department to develop the practice and mentor junior colleagues.
You’ll manage a broad range of commercial property work, including:
* Acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold property
* Landlord and tenant matters (leases, renewals, surrenders)
* Development and portfolio management
* Commercial lending and refinancing
The team advises a diverse client base across the charity, energy, healthcare, hospitality, retail, education, and office sectors, acting for developers, pension funds, colleges, charities, and national retailers. Recent transactions have ranged from £8m to £45m, including complex refinancing, restructuring, and site acquisition projects.
Why Join This Firm?
* 40% of firmwide work is commercial
* Hybrid working (2 office, 2 home, 1 flexible)
* 60% of employees and 48% of partners are female
* 44 promotions made in 2025, demonstrating clear progression pathways
* Structured learning academies and external coaching for career development
* Transparent career advancement framework at every stage
* A culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and genuine opportunity
About You
* Solicitor with 7+ years’ PQE in commercial property
* Strong technical knowledge across a range of real estate matters
* Proven client relationship and business development skills
* A supportive, team-focused approach with the confidence to mentor others
Apply Now!