Commercial Property Solicitor

We are seeking an experienced Solicitor to join a busy Commercial Property team. The successful candidate will manage own, varied caseload of commercial real estate matters; providing clear, pragmatic advice and transactional support to clients across sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable lawyer who wishes to develop their commercial property practice within a modern, supportive law firm.

Key responsibilities:

• Act for landlords, tenants, investors and developers on a broad range of commercial property transactions, including grants, renewals, surrenders and assignments of leases, proposed lettings, sales, purchases and property investment matters.

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial leases, licences, deeds, transfer documentation and ancillary agreements, ensuring documents reflect commercial objectives and risks are managed appropriately.

• Conduct thorough due diligence, review title, prepare and advise on conditional contracts, warranties, indemnities and disclosure matters, and manage pre-completion searches and requisitions.

• Liaise with clients, surveyors, lenders, local authorities, insurers and other third parties to obtain information, resolve issues and progress matters efficiently to completion.

• Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice on strategy, risk allocation and commercial implications, tailoring guidance to client objectives and transaction complexity.

• Maintain accurate matter records on the case management system, ensure time recording is up to date and assist with billing and completion reporting.

Key skills and experience:

• Qualified solicitor with 2 years+ post-qualification experience in commercial property law, including transactional experience acting for landlords, tenants, investors or developers.

• Strong technical knowledge of commercial leases, landlord and tenant law, property due diligence, title issues and completion mechanics.

• Demonstrable experience of drafting and negotiating commercial documentation and managing complex matters to completion.

• Confident communicator with excellent drafting skills and the ability to present clear advice to clients and colleagues.

• Proven experience of using case management systems and Microsoft Office.