Commercial Property Solicitor / Associate (1+ PQE) - Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Work on high-value real estate transactions in a top-tier team without sacrificing your work-life balance. This is a rare opportunity for a driven Commercial Property Solicitor to join a market-leading Real Estate team ranked for excellence, offering City-quality work from the heart of Kent. Whether your focus is development, secured lending, or general commercial property, you'll find real potential for growth, collaboration, and career progression here.

About the Firm

This Top 200 law firm is widely recognised for its outstanding client service, deep sector knowledge, and longstanding roots in the South East. With a stellar reputation across multiple practice areas, the firm consistently attracts top legal talent – many with City backgrounds – and maintains Tier 1 rankings for its Real Estate practice. You'll be joining a forward-thinking, supportive firm with a clear vision for development and a genuine commitment to its people.

The Role

This is an exceptional chance to step into a client-facing, high-profile role supporting major national developers, lenders, and commercial landlords. The team handles some of the region's most significant property transactions, offering a varied and intellectually stimulating caseload.

You'll advise on:

• Commercial leases and landlord & tenant matters
• Development and regeneration projects
• Secured lending for national banks and financial institutions
• Acquisitions and disposals of investment property and development land
• Business development – networking with agents, builders, and investors

About You

You will be a confident, commercially‑minded Solicitor who is eager to deepen their expertise and take their career to the next level.

Requirements

• 1+ years' PQE in Commercial Property / Real Estate
• Trained at a reputable firm, ideally Legal 500‑ranked
• Demonstrated experience or a strong interest in development or secured lending
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and collaborative – enjoys working as part of a high‑performing team

Why Join This Firm?

• Highly competitive salary & benefits package
• Hybrid working model and a genuine focus on work‑life balance
• Access to high‑quality, complex work with renowned Commercial Property Partners
• Outstanding mentoring and clear progression opportunities
• A respected, inclusive, and supportive firm culture

Join a firm that combines City‑quality work with a more relaxed, collaborative South East lifestyle. If you're ready to take ownership of your career and work on some of the most exciting real estate matters in the region, we'd love to hear from you.

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