Job Title: Associate / Senior / Managing Associate – Commercial Property
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The role in 60 seconds
- Role: Associate / Senior / Managing Associate
- Team: Commercial Property
- Location: Southampton, Bristol, Exeter, Guildford
- Working Pattern: Full-time
Why this role matters: This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Commercial Property team. You'll be involved in interesting and complex work for a broad range of clients, giving you the opportunity to further develop your technical skills, grow your network and make a meaningful contribution to the team's continued success.
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What you’ll do
You'll advise clients on a broad range of commercial property matters and support the delivery of high-quality legal services across a varied portfolio of work. You'll:
- Advise on a wide range of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, telecoms and asset management work.
- Act for a diverse client base including investors, lenders, landlords and tenants.
- Lead transactions from inception through to completion, providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice throughout.
- Support clients involved in strategic development including negotiating and drafting a range of property agreements.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, becoming a trusted adviser and identifying opportunities to further support clients' needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the wider Transactional Property Group and wider firm to deliver seamless, high-quality client service.
- Play an active role in business development, networking and profile-raising activities to support the continued growth of the practice.
- Share knowledge and support the development of junior lawyers and trainees, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
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What we’re looking for
We're keen to hear from an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor who is looking to join an ambitious and growing team and take the next step in their career. You'll bring:
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What if I don’t tick every box?
We’re not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth.
If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.
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Join a seriously ambitious firm
At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:
- An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
- A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
- A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
- A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
- Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
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Progressive benefits tailored to you
We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:
- Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
- Employee sabbaticals.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
- An open, flexible working environment.
- For a full list of our competitive benefits package, please click here
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Ready to apply?
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- Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
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- With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
- We want you to be able to showcase your talent and to feel comfortable being yourself throughout the process. If there’s anything we can do to support you or make things more accessible, just let us know – you can tell us at any stage of the process.
- If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.
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