Senior Associate - Commercial Property

Senior Associate - Commercial Property

• Annual Salary: Circa £80,000
• Location: London
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Associate to join the Commercial Property team or a well regarded boutique law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a boutique, client-focused firm, acting for a prestigious client base of high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), family offices, and private investors. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal advice across a broad range of commercial real estate matters, while also contributing to client development.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a diverse caseload of commercial property matters, including acquisitions and disposals of investment properties, landlord and tenant work (leases, renewals, licences), property finance and secured lending transactions, portfolio management for HNWI clients, and development projects and site assembly.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HNWI clients, investors, and family offices, providing tailored, commercially pragmatic advice.
• Lead on transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Collaborate closely with other departments (Private Client) to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the growth of the department.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 8+ years' PQE in commercial property.
• Proven experience handling a broad mix of high-value and complex commercial property transactions.
• Experience working with HNWI clients, investors, or private clients is highly desirable.
• Strong technical expertise combined with a commercial and solution-driven approach.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary circa £80,000 (dependent on experience).
• Opportunity to work with a high-quality HNWI client base.
• High levels of client exposure and responsibility.
• Flexible and agile working environment.

To apply for this Senior Associate position in Commercial Property, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.