Associate / Partner – Commercial Property – Cirencester

Overview

In Cirencester, join a progressive regional law firm to lead and grow a commercial property practice at Associate or Partner level. You will manage your own diverse caseload across acquisitions, disposals, leases and development, while drafting contracts and advising clients. You’ll build strong client relationships, mentor junior colleagues, and help expand the firm’s Commercial Property offering. The role blends hands-on legal work with business development in a collaborative, high-performing team.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working options
• 25 days annual leave + holiday buy/sell
• Contributions toward gym membership
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive, high performing team culture

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a varied commercial property caseload (acquisitions, disposals, leases, development) from start to finish
• Draft and negotiate contracts and prepare a wide range of legal documents
• Provide clear, practical, solution-focused legal advice to clients
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, agents, lenders and stakeholders
• Identify cross-referral opportunities and contribute to business development
• Support and mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team success
• Stay updated on legal developments and ensure compliance with best practice

Key requirements

• Significant experience running own commercial property caseload
• Operating at Partner level or ready to step into Partner level
• Strong technical expertise and excellent organizational skills
• Ambition, drive, and commitment to high-quality work
• Aligns with values such as trust, teamwork, boldness, and excellence
• Strong business development skills and confidence in building new relationships
• Tech savvy with strong IT and case management skills

• Relationship-building
• Communication and advisory skills
• Teamwork and mentoring
• Commercial acumen and client focus
• Commercial property law expertise
• IT and case management systems

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