(Legal 500) 1-3pqe Commercial Real Estate Solicitor - £80,000 - £90,000 A Year

Commercial Property Solicitor | 1-3 PQE City work. West End assets. Sophisticated clients. A Property team with serious pedigree. We're working with a prestigious City law firm that is looking to add a 1-3 PQE Commercial Property Solicitor to an established Property team of around 15-16 people. This is an opportunity to step into a genuinely high-quality Commercial Property practice, working alongside 5-6 Partners and around 10 fee earners on substantial property matters for sophisticated clients. The sweet spot is around 1-2 PQE , although the firm will consider candidates up to 3 PQE. They're particularly interested in lawyers with experience acting for corporate occupiers , although strong candidates from City, National, US or high-quality regional practices will be considered. And the work? It's certainly not small-ticket property. You'll be dealing with West End properties generating annual rents of around £200,000-£500,000 , alongside investment transactions typically ranging from £20m-£50m . What you'll be doing The role has a strong focus on: Corporate occupier work Asset management Landlord and tenant matters Commercial property development Property investment Real estate finance High-value West End property transactions Supporting on significant investment transactions Who are they looking for? We're keen to speak with Commercial Property Solicitors who: Are 1-3 PQE , with around 1-2 PQE being the sweet spot Have trained and qualified within a strong City, National, US or high-quality regional practice Have solid experience across landlord and tenant and/or asset management Have ideally acted for corporate occupiers Have some exposure to commercial property development Have experience in investment and/or real estate finance (REF) would be advantageous Can demonstrate strong technical and academic credentials Are commercially minded and keen to develop their client-facing skills Have an interest in business development and building long-term client relationships The firm is particularly interested in candidates coming from a strong City, National or US practice , but will also consider lawyers from a high-quality regional firm where they can demonstrate the right level and quality of experience. You don't need to arrive as a finished business developer. What matters is having the ambition and appetite to develop commercially as you progress. The Team You'll be joining a well-resourced and well known Commercial Property team of approximately 15-16 people , including: 5-6 Partners Around 10 fee earners Shared Legal Assistants and Paralegals Dedicated PA support There is plenty of senior expertise around you, making this an excellent environment for someone who wants to continue developing technically while gaining exposure to increasingly sophisticated work. A little something extra... The role comes with a low billable hour target , alongside a structured bonus scheme with the potential to earn up to 20% once the relevant billing threshold is exceeded . Why this role? ✔ Prestigious City practice ✔ High-value West End property ✔ £20m-£50m investment transactions ✔ £200k-£500k annual rental values ✔ Strong corporate occupier client base ✔ 15-16 person Property team ✔ Excellent Partner exposure ✔ Opportunity to develop your business development and client relationship skills ✔ Structured bonus of up to 20% This is a particularly strong opportunity for a 1-3 PQE Commercial Property Solicitor who wants to work on sophisticated City property matters and be surrounded by experienced Partners and lawyers who can help accelerate their development. 📩 Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation with me on ryan.pruett@oculuslegalgroup.com or 02073622139 and we'll give you the full picture, including the firm, team and opportunity.