Job Description

Commercial Property Associate | London An excellent opportunity has arisen with a leading UK law firm, seeking to recruit an ambitious Commercial Property Associate to join their highly regarded real estate division in London. This is a standout opportunity to become part of one of the UK's largest and most respected Commercial Property teams, consistently ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers UK for its strength across all areas of real estate work. As part of a market-leading property practice, you will work on a broad range of high-quality transactions for a stellar client base including national developers, investment funds, banks, pension providers, charities, and household-name corporates. You'll benefit from exposure to complex and high-value matters, while also maintaining a varied workload spanning landlord and tenant matters, acquisitions and disposals, development, investment, and asset management. Unlike many larger firms, this team places real emphasis on ensuring its associates are not pigeonholed. You will enjoy a genuinely diverse caseload that supports your technical growth and long-term career progression. Key Responsibilities: - Advising clients on a wide range of commercial property transactions including development, investment, leasing, and general estate management - Working closely with a national team of experienced Partners and senior lawyers on complex, often cross-jurisdictional matters - Supervising and mentoring junior team members including trainees and paralegals - Playing an active role in business development initiatives, client relationship management and sector-focused growth strategies - Delivering consistently high levels of client service with professionalism and commerciality Candidate Requirements: - At least 3 years' PQE gained within a recognised real estate team, ideally from a national, regional or City practice - A strong academic track record and demonstrable technical expertise in commercial property matters - A collaborative mindset, with excellent communication skills and a genuine enthusiasm for team working - Commercial awareness and a proactive, client-focused approach to legal service delivery - Ambition to progress your career within a leading national firm offering high-quality work and clear promotion pathways The Opportunity: - Join a leading national real estate practice with a long-standing reputation for excellence - Work alongside some of the UK's most respected property lawyers in a supportive, non-hierarchical team environment - Access high-quality work from major clients without the long-hours culture of some City practices - Benefit from structured career development, regular client contact, and meaningful responsibility from day one - Enjoy hybrid working and a genuine commitment to work-life balance - Comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working, enhanced parental leave, private healthcare, pension contributions, wellbeing support and more If you're a commercial property lawyer seeking a role that combines high-quality work with real scope for progression, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us confidentially to discuss the role in more detail. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.