Simpson Judge Ltd
Senior Associate Commercial Property Solicitor
Location: Portsmouth
Position: Full-time, Permanent
Experience: 6+ Years PQE
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Portsmouth that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Associate Commercial Property Solicitor to join its successful Commercial Property team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor seeking the next step in their career with a firm that offers high-quality work, genuine opportunities for progression, and a collaborative, supportive culture.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters while working alongside an experienced and respected team. The role will involve advising a broad client base, including developers, investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, and owner-managed businesses.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Acquisitions and disposals of commercial property.
- Landlord and tenant matters, including negotiating leases, renewals, assignments, and licences.
- Property development, including site acquisitions and development agreements.
- Commercial property finance and secured lending transactions.
- Asset management of commercial property portfolios.
- Supporting corporate transactions with commercial property elements.
- Providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of commercial property matters.
- The Candidate
Our client is seeking a solicitor who will have:
- Qualified Solicitor status in England and Wales with approximately 6 or more years' PQE in commercial property.
- Strong technical expertise across a wide range of commercial property matters.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- The ability to manage complex transactions with minimal supervision.
- A commercial approach and strong client relationship management skills.
- An interest in business development and networking.
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
The successful candidate can expect:
- High-quality and varied commercial property work.
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Genuine long-term career progression opportunities.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- A supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Ongoing professional development and investment in career growth.
- The opportunity to join a highly respected Commercial Property team with an excellent reputation in the market.
If you are an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor looking for your next Senior Associate opportunity in Portsmouth, please contact Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge for further information about this role.
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