Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor

Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor – East London
Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE)
PQE: 3+ Years
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

I’m working in partnership with a leading East London law firm that is looking to expand its successful property team with the addition of an experienced Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm with a strong client base, known for delivering high-quality work and fostering a friendly, supportive working culture.

About the Role: You’ll work closely with landlords, tenants, developers, and lenders, managing a broad and complex commercial property caseload. You’ll need to demonstrate experience in the following areas:
Acting for Landlords and Tenants:

• Drafting and negotiating leases, rent deposit deeds, licences to alter, and agreements for lease
• Dealing with lease variations and associated documents
• Advising small-to-medium-sized local businesses and large portfolio landlords

Acting for Developers:

• Site acquisitions for development, including reports on title
• Site disposals, conditional purchase agreements, options, overage agreements, and land promotion agreements
• Drafting and advising on joint venture agreements and easements
• Preparation for the sale of completed developments, including flat/home disposals
• Managing construction-related matters such as reliance letters and collateral warranties

Developer and Lender Financing:

• Reviewing facility agreements and finance documents (legal charge, debenture, duty of care deeds, subordination/priority deeds)
• Preparing certificates of title (City of London form)
• Drafting corporate authorisations (minutes, resolutions, and certificates)
• Coordinating broker reliance letters

About You: To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 3 years’ PQE in commercial property law
• Strong technical expertise across the full range of commercial conveyancing matters
• Excellent attention to detail and a logical, structured approach to your work
• A proactive, confident attitude and the ability to manage matters with minimal supervision
• A positive personality and a good sense of humour – team fit is just as important as technical ability

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £65,000, dependent on experience
• High-quality, interesting work with a reputable and growing firm
• A collaborative team environment with a down-to-earth, approachable culture
• Real prospects for progression and development

Interested?
If you’re a Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking East London firm, I’d love to speak with you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.