Overview
WSP Solicitors is proud to be a supportive, modern, and people‑centred firm. WSP is proud of its long-standing history in Gloucestershire, its strong community presence, and its reputation for clarity, approachability, and legal expertise.
Role Overview
WSP Solicitors is seeking a talented Commercial Property Senior Associate Solicitor or Associate Lawyer to join and strengthen our growing Commercial Property department. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded property lawyer to develop their career within an established, forward‑thinking Gloucestershire firm with a strong reputation and ambitious growth plans.
Commercial Property is a key strategic growth area for WSP. In this role, you will work on a broad range of high‑quality matters, build lasting client relationships, and play an active part in the continued development of a long‑established yet progressive practice — all within a supportive, people‑first environment.
If you are a confident commercial property lawyer who enjoys client contact, values plain‑English advice, and wants to grow with a firm that invests in its people, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Property Work & Client Advisory
- Managing your own caseload across a broad range of commercial property matters, including buying, selling, and leasing commercial property.
- Advising clients on landlord and tenant matters and a wide variety of commercial property agreements, including technically demanding documentation.
- Providing clear, practical, and commercially focused advice using plain English.
Client Relationship Management
- Acting for a diverse client base and developing strong, long‑term client relationships.
- Demonstrating a commercial, client‑first approach in all matters.
Business Development & Profile Building
- Actively participating in marketing and business development activities, including networking, PR, article drafting, and social media, as appropriate.
- Supporting the continued growth and visibility of the Commercial Property department within the firm and the wider Gloucestershire market.
Teamwork & Professional Development
- Working collaboratively as part of a supportive and enthusiastic team.
- Assisting with mentoring junior members of the team
- Continuing to develop your technical skills, commercial awareness, and professional confidence through internal and external training.
The Ideal Candidate
- Circa 5+ years’ PQE as a Commercial Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with practice rights.
- Proven experience across all aspects of commercial property law, including buying, selling, and leasing.
- A solid working knowledge of property law and landlord and tenant law.
- A track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to clear, plain‑English advice.
- Strong organisational, interpersonal, and IT skills.
- An enthusiastic, team‑focused approach with good commercial awareness.
What WSP Solicitors Offers
- Salary commensurate with experience and the value you bring to the firm
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Bonus scheme and staff incentive schemes
- Life assurance
- Corporate healthcare plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Holiday purchase and buy‑back scheme
- Free car parking
- Christmas saving club
- Opticians scheme
- Staff discounts and concessions on legal services
- Genuine investment in your professional development through internal and external training.
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working culture.
- The opportunity to grow with a firm where Commercial Property is a key strategic priority.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter (including your salary expectations), quoting reference CPD/0326, to recruitment@wspsolicitors.com.
WSP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer.
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