Associate - Commercial Real Estate

We have an exciting new role for an ambitious Commercial Property Associate to join our growing team at Cripps. Working within the Commercial Property team, you’ll advise a diverse client base on a broad range of property matters, with exposure to high-quality transactional and advisory work from day one. This is a role where you’ll be trusted to take ownership of matters, build strong client relationships and play an active part in the continued success of the team. You’ll be joining a collaborative environment where people are encouraged to get involved, share ideas and develop their careers in a genuinely supportive culture.

If you’re looking for a role where you can deepen your experience, broaden your exposure and be part of a team that values both technical excellence and personality, this could be a great next step.

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll manage a varied caseload of commercial property work, supporting clients through transactions and advisory matters from start to finish.
• Advising clients clearly and pragmatically on commercial property issues.
• Managing matters through the full lifecycle of a transaction.
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Working closely with colleagues across the team on complex and varied matters.
• Ensuring clients are kept informed and supported throughout.
• Taking responsibility for the quality, accuracy and delivery of your work.

You’ll also contribute to the wider success of the team by supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and getting involved in business development activity. We take a collaborative approach to business development and encourage everyone to play a part.

You’ll have opportunities to:

• Build and maintain your own professional network.
• Attend industry events and client meetings.
• Contribute to thought leadership, articles and profile-raising activity.
• Get involved in client events and seminars.

About you:

You’ll likely be a qualified solicitor with relevant PQE gained in a respected regional, national or City firm, with experience in commercial property work. Beyond your technical ability, you’ll be someone who:

• Enjoys working directly with clients and building relationships.
• Takes ownership of your work and manages matters confidently.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Works well in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Is proactive, curious and keen to continue developing.

Why Cripps?

At Cripps, you’ll be part of a friendly and ambitious team where people are genuinely supported to do their best work. We combine high-quality legal work with a down-to-earth culture, where you’ll be trusted with responsibility and given the space to develop your career in a way that suits you. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise, build your profile and contribute meaningfully to a thriving Commercial Property practice.

You’ll spend at least 60% of your working week in the office, though we know there is no one-size-fits-all and arrangements may vary from role to role. Our strong culture is founded on working together in the office, which we aim to maintain through our people being regularly co-located, working cohesively and in collaboration with one another.

At Cripps, our purpose is to make a positive and lasting difference. In 2024, we became a certified B Corporation to make a legal and very public commitment that we mean what we say. As one of only a handful of UK B Corp law firms, we are held accountable to our social and environmental promises. We are transparent on what we are doing well and where we are falling short. We are excited about the opportunities this affords us to continually improve as a responsible, sustainable, and inclusive business.

Come and join us to help solve real world problems, champion big ambitions, and make a personal impact on our people, our clients, our planet, and our communities.