Commercial Property Associate / Snr Associate | National Firm

As an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate, this role offers the opportunity to work on high-quality commercial property matters, develop your client relationships, and play a key role in the continued expansion of a market-leading practice Your new team Working as part of a nationally recognised Commercial Property team, you will advise on a broad range of commercial real estate matters for investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, developers and other commercial clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that genuinely supports progression and professional development. Your new role • Advise on a wide range of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, asset management and telecoms work. • Lead transactions from instruction through to completion. • Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial property agreements. • Support clients involved in strategic development projects. • Build and strengthen client relationships, becoming a trusted adviser. • Work closely with colleagues across the wider Real Estate and Transactional Property Group. • Participate in business development, networking and profile-raising activities. • Support and mentor junior lawyers and trainees. • Deliver commercially focused, pragmatic legal advice aligned to clients' business objectives. What you'll need to succeed Applications are encouraged from qualified Commercial Property Solicitors with experience gained at a respected regional, national or international law firm. • Experience handling a broad range of commercial property matters. • Strong technical and drafting skills. • Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management abilities. • A commercial, solutions-focused approach. • Confidence managing matters independently while working collaboratively within a team. • An interest in business development and growing client relationships. • A proactive and ambitious approach to career development. • Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members, particularly at Senior Associate or Managing Associate level. What you'll get in return This firm has built a reputation for combining high-quality legal work with a genuinely supportive and inclusive culture. • High-quality nationally recognised commercial property work. • Clear progression opportunities. • Market-leading training and development. • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus. • Private healthcare and wellbeing support. • Enhanced family leave policies. • Sabbatical opportunities. • A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture focused on long-term career growth. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. We welcome applications from candidates with a range of PQE levels.Any PQE level indicated is intended only as a guide and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk