You'll be joining a premium boutique law firm who specialise in delivering high-quality legal work to UHNWI, private clients, investment groups, and growing enterprises. The firm operates without heavy hierarchy, giving lawyers direct access to decision-makers and the freedom to work closely with stakeholders. Their team is collaborative, strategically minded, and committed to developing lawyers who want to work at a genuinely high level.
Your new role
This position is ideal for a property lawyer with at least 3 years' PQE and a strong grounding in commercial and retail leasing. You'll manage a diverse portfolio of leasing matters across multiple asset classes and will also work on related property transactions, including exposure to put and call options. The role offers direct client contact with landlords, developers, and business owners, and you'll be supported by experienced operational staff so you can focus on drafting, negotiating, and advising.A standout feature of this role is the opportunity to work closely with a senior practitioner, a property lawyer, a conveyancer, and support staff.
What you'll need to succeed
- Solid experience in commercial and retail leasing
- 3+ years' PQE in property law
- Confidence managing complex matters and communicating directly with clients
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- A proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to learn from senior colleagues
- Exposure to put and call options (advantageous but not essential)
You'll step into a role offering sophisticated work, genuine mentorship, and meaningful career development. The firm provides competitive remuneration aligned with experience, a supportive team environment, and the chance to work closely with respected practitioners in a boutique setting. You'll gain direct client access, high-quality matters, and a workplace that values collaboration and professional growth.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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About us
At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. You are at the heart of everything we do. With over 50 years’ experience and a workforce of more than 10,000 people across 32 countries, we collectively put our customers, at the heart of everything we do.
Drawing on knowledge that’s unique to our scale, our commitment to understanding your needs and our ability to meaningfully innovate we are more than just a specialist recruitment business. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face in today’s fast paced world of work, we’ll help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.
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