Commercial Real Estate Solicitor

Your new firmA highly respected national law firm is seeking an experiencedmercial 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 roleThis is an outstanding opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join one of the UK’s largest and most establishedmercial property teams. You’ll be based in the Southampton office as part of a national role offers exposure to a broad and variedmercial property practice, ensuring you are not pigeonholed into a single specialism. You will manage your own caseload while supporting senior colleagues onplex and high‑value transactions across the fullmercial property lifecycle, including real estate investment and development, social housing, housebuilding, retail and leisure, tels, 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 succeedYou will be a qualified solicitor with at least four years’ PQE inmercial 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 confidentmunication 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 returnYou 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 aprehensive learning and development programme, clear routes for progression, a range of wellbeing initiatives and a supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture. This is a role thatbines stimulating work with long‑term career prospects and the backing of a well‑resourced national platform.