Commercial Property Senior Associate
Posted 3 days 7 hours ago by Henderson Scott
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join a growing and ambitious law firm at Senior Associate or Salaried Partner level. This role offers the chance to play a key part in the development of an expanding commercial property practice, with genuine scope to influence strategy, build a team, and contribute to the long-term growth of the department.
The successful candidate will manage a broad range of high-quality commercial property work while taking an active role in business development and strengthening the firm's presence across the local market.
The Role- Manage a full and varied caseload of commercial property matters.
- Advise clients on acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold commercial properties.
- Handle landlord and tenant matters, including lease negotiations and renewals.
- Act on development transactions, including option agreements, promotion agreements, conditional contracts, and overage arrangements.
- Advise lenders and borrowers in secured lending transactions.
- Drive business development initiatives and build relationships with local referrers, agents, developers, and business contacts.
- Support and mentor junior lawyers within the team.
- Contribute to departmental strategy, growth plans, and wider management decisions.
- Play a leading role in developing and expanding the firm's commercial property offering.
- Qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in commercial property law.
- Proven ability to independently manage a broad commercial property caseload.
- Strong technical expertise across acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant work, and property development matters.
- Experience acting on secured lending transactions.
- Commercially minded with a strong understanding of client needs and market opportunities.
- Demonstrable business development and networking experience.
- Strong leadership qualities with an interest in mentoring and team development.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and client relationship management skills.
- Able to work effectively under pressure while consistently delivering a high standard of service.
- Ambitious, proactive, and motivated to contribute to the continued growth of a successful practice.
- Senior Associate or Salaried Partner level appointment.
- High-quality commercial property work across a diverse client base.
- Opportunity to shape and grow a developing regional practice.
- Clear route for career progression and future leadership opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- A genuine opportunity to influence strategy and contribute to the long-term success of the department.
This position would suit an ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a growing firm where they can build their profile, develop client relationships, and play a pivotal role in the expansion of a successful property team.
For further information, please contact Cameron Nash on or email.