🚀 Commercial Property Solicitor

Senior Associate – Commercial Property

Location: Oxford (with one day a week in Swindon)

Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days office, 2 from home, 1 flexible)

An award-winning Top 100 UK law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Commercial Property team in Oxford , with flexibility to work one day a week in Swindon.

The firm has achieved 66% growth over the past three years and has clear ambitions to become a Top 70 national firm by 2026 , with a £100m turnover target by 2030 . Their continued success is driven by innovation, a people-first culture, and a commitment to creating opportunities for both clients and employees.

The Opportunity

This is a key role within a well-established Real Estate department, working closely with the Head of Department to develop the practice and mentor junior colleagues.

You’ll manage a broad range of commercial property work , including:

• Acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold property
• Landlord and tenant matters (leases, renewals, surrenders)
• Development and portfolio management
• Commercial lending and refinancing

The team advises a diverse client base across the charity, energy, healthcare, hospitality, retail, education, and office sectors , acting for developers, pension funds, colleges, charities, and national retailers. Recent transactions have ranged from £8m to £45m , including complex refinancing, restructuring, and site acquisition projects.

Why Join This Firm?

• 40% of firmwide work is commercial
• Hybrid working (2 office, 2 home, 1 flexible)
• 60% of employees and 48% of partners are female
• 44 promotions made in 2025 , demonstrating clear progression pathways
• Structured learning academies and external coaching for career development
• Transparent career advancement framework at every stage
• A culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and genuine opportunity

About You

• Solicitor with 7+ years’ PQE in commercial property
• Strong technical knowledge across a range of real estate matters
• Proven client relationship and business development skills
• A supportive, team-focused approach with the confidence to mentor others

Apply Now!