Commercial Property Solicitor
Spearheads Recruitment is working with a growing boutique commercial law firm to recruit an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor with strong commercial property and bridging finance experience who is looking for greater autonomy, direct client contact and the opportunity to play an important role within a progressive and expanding legal practice.
The Opportunity
Our client advises businesses, property investors, developers, landlords, tenants and lenders across a broad range of commercial property matters.
As part of their continued growth, they are looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor who can confidently manage their own caseload and, importantly, has hands-on experience of bridging finance transactions alongside broader commercial property work.
The successful candidate will understand the fast-paced nature of bridging transactions and be comfortable working to tight deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail and client service.
What You'll Be Doing
You will manage a varied caseload covering commercial property and property finance matters, a low caseload, with a focus on client service, and no financial target pressures.
Bridging finance transactions – this experience is essential
Acting for lenders and/or borrowers on bridging and short-term property finance
Secured lending and refinancing transactions
Commercial property acquisitions and disposals
Acting for landlords and tenants on commercial leases
Lease renewals, assignments, variations and surrenders
Property investment transactions
Commercial development matters
Reviewing and reporting on title
Reviewing security documentation and associated property documentation
Drafting and negotiating commercial property documents
Carrying out due diligence and identifying title or security issues
Managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion
Working effectively to the tight turnaround times often required within bridging finance
Liaising directly with lenders, borrowers, brokers, agents and other professional advisers
Providing clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice
Essential Experience
To be considered for this position, you must have:
Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales
Previous experience handling bridging finance transactions
Strong commercial property experience
Experience with secured lending and property finance matters
Experience handling commercial acquisitions and disposals
Knowledge of commercial leases and landlord and tenant matters
The ability to manage transactions independently from instruction through to completion
Strong drafting, due diligence and negotiation skills
The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight completion deadlines
Excellent commercial awareness and client communication skills
We're particularly interested in speaking with solicitors who understand the pace of the bridging market and can confidently progress transactions while identifying and resolving potential issues quickly.
What's On Offer?
£40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
The opportunity offers:
A varied caseload across commercial property and bridging finance
Genuine autonomy and responsibility
Direct client contact
The opportunity to join a growing boutique commercial practice
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Scope to contribute to the continued development of the property and finance offering
Long-term career progression as the practice continues to grow
Interested?
If you're a Commercial Property Solicitor with bridging finance experience and are looking for a role offering autonomy, variety and the opportunity to develop within a growing commercial practice, Spearheads Recruitment would like to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Spearheads Recruitment for a confidential conversation.
All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
