Commercial Property Solicitor (2+PQE) in Horsham

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded 2 PQE + commercial property solicitor to join us at The Jonathan Lea Network as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake an interesting and challenging mix of commercial property work and take the lead on building this department at our firm.

Salary ranges from £45K to £75K per annum, with higher salaries possible for candidates with an existing client following. Full‑time regular hours are Monday to Thursday 9 am – 6 pm and Friday 9 am – 5 pm. Those who are ambitious and put extra hours in will be rewarded.

Benefits:

• Christmas bonus and a very generous commission scheme which can significantly increase your salary.
• Flexible working arrangements, although we will require at least some of your time to be spent in the office.

Commercial Property Solicitor Role:

• Landlord and tenant disputes.
• Acquisitions and disposals.
• Freehold and leasehold titles.
• Preparation and negotiation of leases.

Experience required:

• At least 2 PQE + in commercial property law.

Qualifications:

• A good background in the relevant areas of law.
• An ability to work well independently and use your own initiative, and react positively to working in a collaborative team environment.
• A meticulous eye for detail and an eloquent and precise way with words.
• High service and presentation standards.
• IT adroitness and social media savviness.
• A genuine passion for entrepreneurship, business and transactional work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to calmly and humorously deal with a busy workload and demanding clients.
• An enthusiasm to take on new challenges and broaden your knowledge base and skills set.
• A desire to contribute to marketing, networking and business development activities.