Ecclesiastical Property Senior Associate | 6+ PQE | London | Top 50 UK Law Firm
This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Ecclesiastical law teams within a highly regarded Top 50 law firm. Working alongside nationally recognised specialists, you’ll advise the Church of England and its associated organisations on complex property matters while playing a key role in the continued growth and success of one of the country’s foremost specialist practices.
If you’re an experienced Property Solicitor looking to move beyond traditional real estate work and establish yourself as a recognised specialist within a niche area of law, this role offers exceptional quality work, significant autonomy, leadership opportunities and a genuine pathway for long-term progression.
The Firm
A Top 50-ranked law firm that has experienced significant growth over the last two years, with no signs of slowing down. The firm is consistently recognised across its core practice areas of Private Client, Real Estate, Corporate and Dispute Resolution.
They’re known for their collegiate culture, where people are encouraged to take ownership of their careers, develop their expertise and seize opportunities to progress.
Regularly recognised as one of the UK’s best law firms to work for, the firm combines ambition with a genuine commitment to wellbeing, diversity and career development, making it an outstanding place to build your long-term career.
The Team
The Ecclesiastical team is one of the largest and most respected specialist practices in the country, advising on the full spectrum of legal matters affecting the Church of England.
Led by a highly regarded Partner who serves as a senior legal officer to multiple dioceses, the team combines deep ecclesiastical expertise with a broad commercial perspective. Having previously advised on complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, management buy-outs and corporate restructurings, the team leadership brings a unique depth of experience to this highly specialised area of practice.
Working alongside experienced specialists, you’ll become an integral part of a collaborative team recognised for its technical excellence and longstanding client relationships. As a Senior Associate, you’ll play an important role in mentoring junior lawyers, sharing technical expertise and supporting the continued development of the practice.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Real Estate Solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE to transition into Ecclesiastical law, managing a sophisticated caseload of ecclesiastical property matters while taking on increased responsibility for client relationships, mentoring and the continued growth of the team.
Your work will include advising on the sale of church land, clergy housing and church halls, title investigations and title reconstruction from historic documentation, registered and unregistered land matters, commercial leases, easements, boundary issues and statutory procedures affecting church property.
Beyond your own caseload, you’ll work closely with Partners to strengthen existing client relationships, support business development initiatives and help supervise and mentor junior members of the team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking to broaden their leadership responsibilities while becoming a recognised specialist within a unique area of practice.
What makes this opportunity stand out:
- Join one of the UK’s leading Ecclesiastical property teams.
- Handle complex and intellectually stimulating matters with a high degree of autonomy.
- Work alongside nationally recognised specialists while mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
- Build long-term relationships with an established and prestigious client base.
- Play an active role in business development and the continued growth of a market-leading practice.
- Benefit from genuine long-term career progression within a growing Top 50 UK law firm.
- Enjoy flexible hybrid working alongside an outstanding benefits package.
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE gained within Commercial Property, Residential Property, Agricultural Property or a similar Real Estate practice.
- Strong experience advising on freehold and leasehold property matters, including registered and unregistered land.
- Experience supervising, mentoring or developing junior lawyers would be advantageous.
- An interest in developing expertise within Ecclesiastical property law.
- Strong technical ability, attention to detail and excellent client relationship skills.
- Commercially minded, collaborative and motivated to contribute to the continued success and growth of a specialist team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s foremost Ecclesiastical law teams, where you’ll combine complex, high-quality work with leadership opportunities, greater client responsibility and genuine long-term progression. If you’re looking to become a recognised specialist while helping to shape the future of a growing practice, this role offers the ideal platform for the next stage of your career.
Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.
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