Commercial Property Associate

St Albans – £60,000 - £85,000

Are you a commercially minded and client-focused Commercial Property Lawyer with a minimum of 6 years PQE? A leading Legal 500 firm in St Albans is looking for an experienced Commercial Property Associate to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a close-knit, supportive team while handling a varied and impressive caseload, with an emphasis on clients in the retail, food, and beverage sectors. This firm has a well-established, nationwide, and international client base, offering high-quality work and career development for ambitious associates.

What You’ll Be Doing:
In this role, you’ll bring your expertise to bear on an array of commercial property transactions, working alongside some of the industry’s top professionals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Responsibilities include:

• Managing transactions across a variety of commercial property matters, with a focus on high-value clients
• Advising on leases, acquisitions, disposals, and developments with a strong focus on client satisfaction
• Maintaining a calm, pragmatic approach to meet client expectations and solve complex issues effectively
• Being part of a collaborative team that values professional growth, work-life balance, and individual development

Why This Role is a Great Opportunity:
The firm fosters a supportive environment with fantastic opportunities for growth and development. They believe in setting achievable objectives and offer a range of benefits, ensuring you can “work to live, not live to work.”

Benefits Include:

• Salary: Up to £80,000 (dependent on experience)
• Annual Bonus: Discretionary scheme
• Life Cover: Death in service benefit (4x salary)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 Days Annual Leave, including bank holidays
• Office Christmas Closure: Plus an additional ex gratia day for holiday use
• Pension Contributions, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access to counselling, wellness support, and mindfulness resources
• Seasonal Treats: Christmas vouchers, Easter eggs, and other perks throughout the year
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme and Employee Referral Bonus

This role is predominantly office-based in St Albans, making it ideal for those looking to be part of a collaborative team environment. If you’re looking to join a firm that truly values and supports its employees’ professional ambitions, this could be the ideal role for you.
 
Interested?
For more information or to apply, please contact me on Lorraine@douglas-scott.co.uk or reply directly to this job application.