Commercial Property Solicitor – 6m FTC

Commercial Property Solicitor – 6-Month FTC

📍 London | 🕒 Full-Time | 🚨 Urgent Start | 📅 4+ PQE

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a skilled Commercial Property Solicitor to join our client, an elite US City law firm on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a chance to work on premium real estate matters within a team consistently recognised by the legal directories for its technical excellence and commercial acumen.

The Role

You’ll be joining a high-performing real estate group that advises on complex, high-value transactions across the commercial property spectrum. From investment acquisitions and disposals to development and asset management, the work is varied, fast-paced, and intellectually stimulating.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be trusted to take ownership of matters, liaise directly with clients, and collaborate with colleagues across corporate, finance, and tax teams on multi-disciplinary deals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising on a wide range of commercial property transactions, including investment, development, and landlord and tenant work
• Drafting and negotiating key documentation with a focus on precision and commerciality
• Supporting on cross-border matters involving institutional investors, developers, and corporate occupiers
• Managing transactions from start to finish with minimal supervision

What We’re Looking For

• UK-qualified solicitor with 4+ years‘ post-qualification experience in commercial property
• Strong grounding in investment and development work, ideally gained at a leading City or US/international firm
• Excellent drafting skills and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, high-performing team
• Availability to start at short notice

Why Apply?

• Join a firm with a stellar reputation in the real estate sector, ranked highly in Legal 500 and Chambers UK
• Work alongside a senior partner known for leading on some of the most sophisticated property deals in the market
• Gain exposure to top-tier clients and complex, high-value transactions
• Enjoy a dynamic, inclusive culture that values initiative and excellence

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