Job Description

Property Law – Senior Associate

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £60,000–£75,000 + Excellent Benefits

Shape Landmark Deals with a Leading Commercial Property Team

Are you an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor ready to take on high-value, complex transactions? Our client, a thriving law firm in Milton Keynes, offers you the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of business-owning and high-net-worth clients across the property development, hospitality, leisure, retail, and agriculture sectors. Join a growing team where your expertise and ambition will be genuinely valued and rewarded.

The Role: Key Responsibilities

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  Manage your own caseload of freehold and leasehold acquisitions/disposals

  
  


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  Run complex commercial property transactions from inception to completion

  
  


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  Advise on landlord and tenant matters, including new/renewal leases and 1954 Act applications

  
  


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  Draft and review infrastructure and property-related construction documentation

  
  


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  Deliver efficient, business-focused legal solutions to clients

  
  


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  Collaborate with colleagues on substantial, high-value transactions

  
  


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  Support department growth through exceptional client service

  
  

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

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  Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate

  
  


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  Minimum 5 years’ PQE in commercial property law (UK practice)

  
  


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  Proven experience in freehold/leasehold transactions and landlord/tenant matters

  
  


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  Strong technical skills in infrastructure and construction documentation

  
  


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  Excellent client relationship management and commercial awareness

  
  


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  Ability to handle complex transactions independently and as part of a team

  
  

Desirable:

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  Experience with business development and client portfolio growth

  
  


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  Familiarity with a wide range of commercial sectors

  
  

Benefits & Rewards

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  Competitive salary: £60,000–£75,000 (DOE)

  
  


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  Death in service cover

  
  


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  Employee health insurance

  
  


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  Discounted membership for family

  
  


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  26 days’ holiday per year

  
  


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  Pension scheme with 4% employer contributions

  
  


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  Discounted conveyancing and legal services (wills, family trusts)

  
  


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  Modern, collaborative office environment in Milton Keynes

  
  


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  Opportunity to work with high-value and HNW clients

  
  

Career Progression

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  Clear pathway to senior leadership and partnership for high performers

  
  


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  Ongoing professional development and tailored growth plans

  
  

Location & Working Arrangements

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  Based in Milton Keynes with flexible working options

  
  


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  Supportive, ambitious, and expanding team culture

  
  

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are a driven Property Law Senior Associate seeking a new challenge, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV or confidential enquiry to David Hawthorne-Finch at :

Email: [email protected]

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd is committed to equal opportunities and upholding the highest standards of client and candidate confidentiality.