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# Associate / Senior / Managing Associate – Commercial Property at Foot Anstey LLP

- **Company:** Foot Anstey LLP
- **Location:** Southampton, United Kingdom / Bristol, United Kingdom / Exeter, United Kingdom / Guildford, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-05-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/footanstey/jobs/8554602002

## Job description

Job Title: Associate / Senior / Managing Associate – Commercial Property

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

Being refreshingly human starts with how we hire. We believe a diverse mix of perspectives makes us stronger – not just as a business, but in creating a culture where we all feel we truly belong and can thrive. That’s why we’re committed to removing barriers and creating fair opportunities for everyone.

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## The role in 60 seconds

- Role: Associate / Senior / Managing Associate
- Team: Commercial Property
- Location: Southampton, Bristol, Exeter, Guildford
- Working Pattern: Full-time

Why this role matters: This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Commercial Property team.  You'll be involved in interesting and complex work for a broad range of clients, giving you the opportunity to further develop your technical skills, grow your network and make a meaningful contribution to the team's continued success.

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## What you’ll do

You'll advise clients on a broad range of commercial property matters and support the delivery of high-quality legal services across a varied portfolio of work. You'll:

- Advise on a wide range of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, telecoms and asset management work.
- Act for a diverse client base including investors, lenders, landlords and tenants.
- Lead transactions from inception through to completion, providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice throughout.
- Support clients involved in strategic development including negotiating and drafting a range of property agreements.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, becoming a trusted adviser and identifying opportunities to further support clients' needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the wider Transactional Property Group and wider firm to deliver seamless, high-quality client service.
- Play an active role in business development, networking and profile-raising activities to support the continued growth of the practice.
- Share knowledge and support the development of junior lawyers and trainees, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

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## What we’re looking for

We're keen to hear from an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor who is looking to join an ambitious and growing team and take the next step in their career. You'll bring:

- Strong technical skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality advice across a range of commercial property matters.

- A commercial and pragmatic approach, with a focus on delivering practical solutions and exceptional client service.
- Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships, with the credibility to become a trusted adviser.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues and external partners.
- An enthusiasm for business development and contributing to the continued growth and success of the team.
- A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in supporting and developing junior colleagues.
- A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

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What if I don’t tick every box?

We’re not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth.

If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

- An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
- A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
- A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
- A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
- Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

- Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
- Employee sabbaticals.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
- An open, flexible working environment.
- For a full list of our competitive benefits package, please click [here](https://www.footanstey.com/careers/life-at-foot-anstey/our-benefits/)

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Ready to apply?

- Hit the “Apply Now” button.
- Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
- Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.
- Invited for interview?
- With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
- We want you to be able to showcase your talent and to feel comfortable being yourself throughout the process. If there’s anything we can do to support you or make things more accessible, just let us know – you can tell us at any stage of the process.
- If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.

Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.

## About Foot Anstey LLP

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Foot Anstey is a UK national law firm that provides legal and business advice across multiple sectors, aiming to become its clients’ most trusted adviser.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Limited Liability Partnership)
- **Headquarters**: Exeter, United Kingdom (with additional offices in Bristol, Plymouth, Southampton, and London)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Legal services, with sector specialisms including Energy & Infrastructure, Islamic Finance, Private Equity, Developer, and Employment.
- Target customers: B2B – enterprises, developers, financial institutions, private equity firms, and other commercial clients.
- Mission or purpose statement: “Powering ambition” – helping clients and people achieve what’s important to them.

## Products & Services
- **Energy & Infrastructure Advisory**: Legal counsel for energy projects, infrastructure development, and regulatory matters.
- **Developer Services**: Support for property developers, including planning, commercial property, and construction law.
- **Islamic Finance**: Specialised advice on Sharia-compliant finance structures and transactions.
- **Private Equity**: Legal services for private equity deals, fund formation, and M&A.
- **Employment Law**: Advice on employment contracts, disputes, and HR matters.
- **Commercial Property**: Transactions, leasing, and property management legal support.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private LLP)
- **Key Metric**: Not disclosed – the firm has grown organically over the past decade without mergers, and in May 2023 set out an ambitious four-year strategy to scale further.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors (partner-owned). Partners include Martin Hirst (Managing Partner), Karen Bates (Partner & Chair of Board), Felix Hebblethwaite (CFO), Stephen Arnold (Chief Client Officer), and others.
- **Growth Signals**: Organic growth trajectory; launched a new four-year strategy in 2023; expanded offices; invested in culture and benefits (e.g., fertility health partnership with Fertifa).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Organic growth**: Has maintained a strong, consistent culture and client focus by growing organically rather than through mergers.
- **Sector-focused advisers**: Deep understanding of specific industries (Energy, Islamic Finance, Private Equity, etc.) providing tailored advice.
- **“Refreshingly human” culture**: Emphasis on collaboration, trust, and support, which attracts and retains talent and builds long-term client relationships.

## Strategic Focus
- Current priorities: Execution of the four-year strategy announced in May 2023 to evolve and scale the firm, while preserving its culture and sector expertise.
- Ongoing investment in people, innovation, and responsible business practices (sustainability, diversity & inclusion).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “seriously ambitious” yet “refreshingly human” – collaborative, supportive, and inclusive. New joiners often highlight the friendliness and real support from day one.
- **Flexibility**: Hybrid working model (not explicitly stated but implied by roles in multiple offices). Dog-friendly offices, flexible hours, and the option to buy/sell holiday.
- **Benefits (from [footanstey.com/careers/life-at-foot-anstey/our-benefits/](https://www.footanstey.com/careers/life-at-foot-anstey/our-benefits/))**:
  - *Parental leave*: 6 months fully paid for primary and secondary carers.
  - *Fertility & hormonal health*: Up to £15,000 lifetime funding via Fertifa for all employees.
  - *Sabbatical*: 4 weeks fully paid every 5 years, with additional spending money.
  - *Private medical insurance* (fully funded) and digital GP access.
  - *Pension*: 5% employer contribution (when employee contributes 3%).
  - *Holiday*: 28 days + option to buy up to 5 extra days.
  - *Volunteering*: 2 paid days per year.
  - *Emergency back-up care*: 10 funded days for child/elder care.
  - *Life assurance*: 5x salary.
  - *Wellness*: Yoga, massages, Pilates, eye tests, flu vaccines.
- **Development**: Strong career paths for lawyers, early careers (traineeships, apprenticeships), and business professionals with real scope to innovate.

## Sources
1. [footanstey.com – Homepage](https://www.footanstey.com/)
2. [footanstey.com – Careers](https://www.footanstey.com/careers/)
3. [footanstey.com – About Us](https://www.footanstey.com/about/)
4. [footanstey.com – Culture](https://www.footanstey.com/careers/life-at-foot-anstey/our-culture/)
5. [footanstey.com – Benefits](https://www.footanstey.com/careers/life-at-foot-anstey/our-benefits/)

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