Commercial Property Solicitor

Company: William James Recruitment
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Location: St Albans
Job Description:

Commercial Property Solicitor / Associate – Salary up to £65,000 + Benefits + Bonus

A highly regarded Legal 500 law firm is seeking a talented Commercial Property Solicitor to join its established Real Estate team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor looking to join a respected full-service practice with a longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice to businesses, investors, institutions and private clients. The firm acts for a diverse client base across a range of sectors and offers the quality of work often associated with larger regional and City firms, combined with a supportive and collaborative culture.

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of commercial property matters while benefiting from strong client exposure, excellent career development opportunities and a genuine work-life balance.

The Role:

  • Manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters
  • Advise landlords and tenants on lease negotiations, renewals and property management issues
  • Assist clients with acquisitions, disposals and portfolio management transactions
  • Support property development projects from site acquisition through to completion
  • Advise lenders and borrowers on secured lending transactions
  • Act for a broad range of clients, including corporate businesses, charities, educational institutions, public sector organisations, hospitality businesses and financial institutions
  • Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial property documentation
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery
  • Work closely with colleagues across the wider firm on multi-disciplinary matters

About You:

  • Qualified Solicitor status with 2-4 years’ PQE in Commercial Property
  • Strong experience handling a broad range of commercial real estate matters
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation and technical legal skills
  • The ability to manage matters independently while working effectively within a team
  • Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to client service
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
  • High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving

The Benefits:

  • Salary of up to £65,000 depending on experience
  • Performance-related bonus scheme
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private healthcare and critical illness cover
  • Death in service cover of 4x salary
  • Free onsite parking
  • Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026