Senior Commercial Property Lawyer – Bournemouth

Overview

In this role you will lead the development of a new Bournemouth commercial property practice within an award-winning firm. You will manage your own caseload while shaping the offering and building long-lasting client relationships. You’ll drive business development and collaborate across teams to grow the firm’s reputation in the local market. This is a hands-on leadership role with a clear growth trajectory and meaningful impact on the office and broader firm strategy.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• Generous holiday allowance (birthday off)
• Hybrid working options
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• City-centre office location
• Fun social activities and charity initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead the new Bournemouth office and build a strong commercial property practice
• Manage own caseload across company/partnership transactions, leases, sales and purchases
• Shape the service offering and develop long‑term client relationships
• Drive business development and networking across teams to raise local profile
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team to support growth of the practice

Key requirements

• Solid experience in commercial property law
• Commercial mindset with business-oriented solutions
• Strong networking and business development skills
• Leadership potential to mentor and grow a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive and flexible approach

• Networking
• Communication
• Leadership
• Commercial property law
• Company and partnership transactions
• Commercial leases

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