Commercial Property Solicitor, London

Commercial Property / Real Estate Solicitor

A leading West End law firm is seeking a talented Commercial Property / Real Estate Solicitor to join its growing and highly regarded Real Estate team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to work on high-quality commercial property matters for a prestigious and diverse client base, within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

The Role

You will advise a broad range of property clients on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including:

• Acquisitions and disposals of commercial property
• Landlord and tenant matters, including leases and renewals
• Development projects and site assembly
• Property management issues
• Real estate finance and complex structuring matters
• Investment transactions and portfolio management

The firm acts for an impressive range of clients including:

• Professional property companies
• Sovereign wealth funds
• Private equity investors
• Banks and financial institutions
• High-net-worth individuals
• Developers, lenders, borrowers and occupiers

The team has a particular strength in the leisure and retail sectors and advises longstanding hotel and restaurant clients, ranging from boutique operators to global brands.

Work includes advising on:

• Hotel and restaurant developments
• Pre-let agreements
• Operating agreements
• Acquisitions and disposals
• Grants of leases
• Roll-out programmes for large restaurant chains

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Have solid experience in commercial property / real estate matters
• Demonstrate strong technical ability and commercial awareness
• Be confident managing client relationships and running transactions
• Possess excellent communication and drafting skills
• Thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding team with an excellent reputation in the market. The firm offers high-quality work, genuine career progression and the chance to work closely with experienced partners on complex and high-profile matters.

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.