Commercial Property Lawyer
Location : York (hybrid and flexible working)
Salary : £55,000 to £75,000
Experience : 2+ years PQE
If you are a Commercial Property Lawyer who wants high-quality work without unrealistic pressure, and you value a firm that genuinely supports flexible working and long-term development, this is a strong opportunity to join a growing team with multiple openings.
Our client is expanding their Commercial Property team and is open to speaking with lawyers from around 2 years PQE upwards (and potentially slightly below for the right person). You will join a collaborative, supportive group where partners are accessible, mentoring is part of the culture, and you will be trusted to shape your working day.
You will work with a broad client base including landowners, commercial property owners, developers, housebuilders and agricultural clients on a varied and often complex caseload. There is real scope to broaden your technical experience, take on more sophisticated transactions, and develop your career in a sustainable way.
What Youll Be Doing
Managing your own matters while also supporting on larger, more complex transactions
Handling sale and purchase of freehold and leasehold commercial and residential property
Advising on land acquisitions and disposals, including conditional contracts
Working on promotion agreements
Drafting and negotiating commercial and residential leases
Supporting development work including site acquisitions and disposals, option agreements, overage agreements, planning and infrastructure agreements and plot sales
Advising on easements
Supporting secured lending and property portfolio financing
Building and strengthening relationships with existing and new clients
Delivering excellent client care and contributing to business development activity
What Were Looking For
A qualified Solicitor with 2+ years PQE in commercial property (or closely related property work)
Comfortable managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
Strong drafting skills and a practical, client-focused approach
A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in being part of a growing team
Confidence building relationships and getting involved in networking and business development
Whats On Offer
Competitive salary with generous bonus scheme
Realistic billing targets that support quality rather than volume
Genuine flexible working, including the ability to shape your day around core hours
Hybrid working (up to 50% from home for most roles)
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with long service
Office closure between Christmas and New Year
Your birthday off (during your birthday month)
Health cash plan and wellbeing support (including counselling and wellbeing resources)
Pension scheme and life cover (2x salary) plus personal accident insurance
Cycle to Work scheme and commuting benefits
Professional development support including induction, clear progression framework, mentoring, and support for relevant qualifications and subscriptions
Staff discounts on legal services
Regular social events and an active social committee
On-site parking
Working Arrangements
Hybrid and flexible working are available. The role is based in York (outside of City Centre, with parking and local amenities)
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