At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle diverse commercial property transactions and manage landlord-tenant matters.
- Company: Established regional law firm with a supportive team environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and health benefits.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with close Partner exposure and excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team with real opportunities for career progression and hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: 2+ years PQE in Commercial Property and strong client management skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
A well-established regional law firm is looking to strengthen its Commercial Property team with the appointment of a Solicitor or Associate at 2+ years’ PQE.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a well-supported and established team where there is plenty of variety in the work, genuine scope to develop, and clear opportunities for progression.
The Role
You’ll work across a broad range of general commercial property matters, with no requirement to specialise in one particular area. The caseload will include:
- Handling a varied caseload of commercial property transactions from instruction through to completion.
- Acting on a range of commercial property acquisitions and disposals.
- Managing a significant volume of landlord and tenant matters, acting for both landlords and tenants.
- Advising clients on the commercial and practical aspects of their property transactions.
- Taking responsibility for your own matters while having access to support from experienced colleagues.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships and becoming a trusted point of contact.
- Working closely with Partners and senior members of the team, providing valuable exposure to more complex and high-value matters.
The majority of the wider Commercial Property team is based in Peterborough, creating a strong and established team environment around you. There is also the opportunity to work closely with experienced Partners, gaining valuable hands-on experience and learning from senior members of the team.
About You
The firm is looking for someone with at least 2 years' PQE and a solid grounding in Commercial Property. You'll ideally be someone who:
- Has experience handling a broad commercial property caseload.
- Is comfortable running matters with a good degree of autonomy.
- Has strong technical and client management skills.
- Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.
- Is commercially minded and keen to continue developing their career.
The role is open to Solicitors and Associates with 2–5 years' PQE.
Why Join?
This is a team where there is genuine room to progress. There is plenty of opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their position within the department and take on greater responsibility over time.
The close working relationship with Partners also provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience on a wide range of matters, develop your technical skills and learn directly from senior lawyers.
You'll also have access to a strong benefits package, including:
- ~26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional paid time off at Christmas.
- ~Ability to buy and sell annual leave.
- ~Pension scheme.
- ~Death in service benefit.
- ~Bonus scheme.
- ~Paid parking.
- ~BUPA.
- ~Cash Health Plan.
If you're a Commercial Property Solicitor at 2+ PQE and are looking for a role with a broad caseload, close Partner exposure, a supportive team and genuine scope to progress, I'd be keen to hear from you.
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