Commercial Property and Business Solicitor

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Property and Business Law Solicitor to join a well respected Law Firm on the East London/Essex border. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload involving commercial property transactions and providing legal advice to businesses across a range of sectors.

The successful candidate will inherit an existing caseload with the opportunity to take over responsibility for matters currently handed by directors. The role is a senior role in the department and for the right candidate there will be opportunities for advancement in the medium term.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of commercial property matters, including purchases, sales, leases, and developments.
• Advise clients on business law issues such as corporate structure, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of legal documents with attention to legal detail and client goals.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for property and business transactions.
• Manage client relationships professionally and proactively, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in relevant legislation and case law.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments on multidisciplinary projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with minimum 3+ years PQE in commercial property and/or business law.
• Solid understanding of property law, company law, and commercial transactions.
• Proven ability to manage caseloads with minimal supervision.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness, a proactive, client-focused approach and the ability to turn around work efficiently.
• Proven track record of regular billing and achieving fee targets.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Willingness to undertake limited amount of non-commercial property work in the event of staff absences or overflow from other departments.

Salary and Expectations

• Salary will be performance based with a base element and bonus element tied to the achievement of individual and firm-wide goals.

What The Firm Offer

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression including a department head role and potential partnership for the right individual.

For full details of the role please contact Natalie Mayger at The Recruiter Specialists. All enquiries will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence