Commercial Property Associate

Company: JMC Legal Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this Commercial Property Associate role, you will handle a high-value portfolio of property matters for developers, investors and lenders within a focused City firm. You will work in a collaborative, growth-minded environment, gaining visibility and responsibility as the team scales. The role offers a clear path to partnership and a hybrid work arrangement. You will help shape sophisticated transactions and mentor junior colleagues as part of a supportive, entrepreneurial culture.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid working
  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent benefits
  • Clear progression potential

Responsibilities

  • Manage high-value commercial property matters end-to-end (refinancing, lease work, site acquisitions, development finance, disposals)
  • Advise clients including developers, investors and lenders
  • Own and oversee complex transactions with significant client exposure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on client mandates
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior associates where applicable
  • Support business development and contribute to the team’s growth strategy
  • Maintain high standards of client service and regulatory/commercial risk awareness

Key requirements

  • 3+ years PQE in Commercial Property
  • Strong client-facing skills and commercial acumen
  • Confident in client-facing situations
  • Mentoring junior lawyers is a plus; a following welcomed
  • Location: City of London (implied by role)
  • client-facing
  • commercially astute
  • initiative
  • commercial property transactions
  • refinancing
  • lease work

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Posted: October 15th, 2026