Senior Property Solicitor –(Property Investor)

We have a truly rare opportunity for a qualified Property Solicitor to join a dynamic property investment firm operating across London and the surrounding area. The firm specialises in acquiring, developing, and managing a high-quality portfolio of mixed residential and commercial assets. Our client prides itself on innovation, strong legal governance, and delivering long-term value, while offering a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional development, and hybrid working arrangements.

You will have the chance to work on high-value acquisitions, disposals, and leasing projects, providing practical legal advice that directly impacts business strategy. 

Main Responsibilities for the successful Senior Property Solicitor:

As a Senior Property Solicitor, you will take a lead legal role, working closely with senior leadership and external advisers to ensure that property transactions are structured strategically, risks are identified and mitigated, and legal compliance is assured. Your input will be crucial in guiding the legal direction of significant property investment activity.

• Lead on acquisitions, disposals, development contracts, lease negotiations, and other high-value property transactions.
• Advise on landlord & tenant law (commercial and residential), lease renewals, surrender, service charges, and related disputes.
• Conduct and oversee full due diligence (title, planning, environmental, regulatory) on prospective property investments and developments.
• Work with finance / investment teams on structuring deals, joint ventures, and refinancing of property assets.
• Manage and resolve property-related litigation or enforcement actions as needed.
• Oversee and mentor junior legal staff, build capacity, and ensure quality and consistency in all legal output.
• Draft and maintain internal legal policies, templates, precedent documents and best practice frameworks.
• Keep up to date with changes in property law, regulation (planning, environmental, landlord/tenant, etc.), and market trends.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Solicitor of England & Wales with at least 7-10 years PQE, with strong property law experience; ideally with exposure to investment, development, or high-value commercial property.
• Demonstrable track record managing complex property deals and/or disputes.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, analytical, and commercial skills.
• Experience in mentoring or leading junior lawyers.
• Confident in advising business / investment stakeholders, with ability to translate legal risk into commercial decision-making.
• Excellent organisational skills, able to manage a demanding, varied caseload to strict deadlines.

What we offer in return to the successful Senior Property Solicitor: 

• Highly competitive salary in the range of £85,000–£95,000+ depending on seniority, specialty, and performance.
• Hybrid working arrangements for a better work-life balance.
• Strong bonus / incentive scheme aligned with value delivered.
• Professional development and support (e.g. CPD, training, external counsel relationships).
• Opportunity to work on high-profile property investment projects, with real influence on legal strategy.
• Comprehensive benefits package (pension, holiday, other perks).

Paradigm Employment Services Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.