Senior Associate – Commercial Property (Guildford)

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our Commercial Property team in Guildford. The role combines fee‑earning legal work with business development, supporting the firm’s growth strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on commercial, development and investment property matters, including acquisitions and disposals.
• Assist the department in meeting fee‑earning targets and KPI objectives.
• Supervise and train junior staff, ensuring high service standards.
• Develop and maintain a client and referrer base, contributing to practice development and marketing activities.
• Travel to client meetings in the UK and abroad as required.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory procedures and maintain CPD requirements.

Required profile

• Good honours degree plus LPC, training contract and PSC, or SQE with qualifying experience, or honours degree with CILEX Fellow level, LPC and PSC, admitted by the SRA.
• High level of technical competence in commercial property law with minimal supervision.
• Strong commercial awareness and good management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Computer literate with an understanding of professional conduct, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Required skills

• Practice Evolve (or similar office management system)

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Dynamic team environment aligned with the firm’s core values.