Your new firm
A highly respected national law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to join its award-winning property division based in Southampton, with hybrid working (2-3 days per week in the office). Renowned for the quality and scale of its real estate work, the firm is consistently recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers and acts for an impressive client base that includes major household names, developers, investors, retailers, housebuilders and social housing providers.

Your new role
This is an outstanding opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join one of the UK’s largest and most established commercial property teams. You’ll be based in the Southampton office as part of a national division.The role offers exposure to a broad and varied commercial property practice, ensuring you are not pigeonholed into a single specialism. You will manage your own caseload while supporting senior colleagues on complex and high-value transactions across the full commercial property lifecycle, including real estate investment and development, social housing, housebuilding, retail and leisure, telecoms, banking and finance, green energy and asset management.Alongside technical work, you will play an active role in developing client relationships, contributing to business development initiatives and growing your knowledge across multiple sectors. The team’s collaborative ethos ensures strong mentorship, knowledge sharing and genuine opportunities for long-term progression.

What you’ll need to succeed
You will be a qualified solicitor with at least four years’ PQE in commercial property, gained within a reputable practice. You will bring strong academic credentials, a solid technical foundation and the ability to manage matters with confidence and precision. The firm is looking for someone who demonstrates initiative, excellent organisation and close attention to detail, alongside clear and confident communication skills. A proactive, team-focused approach and a genuine enthusiasm for continuing to develop your expertise within a busy, nonperforming national division will be key to thriving in this role.

What you’ll get in return
You will join a nationally recognised property team working on high-quality, varied instructions for leading clients, within a firm that genuinely values its people. Flexible working is firmly embedded, with hybrid arrangements allowing you to work where you perform best.In return, the firm offers a comprehensive learning and development programme, clear routes for progression, a range of wellbeing initiatives and a supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture. This is a role that combines stimulating work with long-term career prospects and the backing of a well-resourced national platform.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential discussion, please get in touch.If this role isn’t quite right but you’re considering new options within commercial property, we’d still be very happy to speak with you about how we can support your next move.We would expect a lawyer at this level to have developed the relevant experience, but applications from candidates with higher or slightly lower PQE are equally welcome.
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