Commercial Property Solicitor

Role: Commercial Property Solicitor

Department: Corporate Commercial Team

Salary: depending on experience

PQE: 5-9 years (we can consider at candidates outside this range too)

Location: Malton or York Office

Hybrid working: Yes, 2 days’ work from home

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Start date: ASAP

Our Client

Our client are committed to attracting talented individuals and pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Staff are given the best opportunities to take ownership of their career and their professional development. As a leading Yorkshire law firm, they are trusted by their community and their reputation precedes them.

The Ideal Candidate:

This exciting position of Commercial Property Solicitor provides the opportunity for an experienced commercial property solicitor with motivation and drive to delve in and advise clients in relation to the full spectrum of commercial work. You will be an important member of the Corporate / Commercial team, where your skills and experience will continue to grow along with the firm. Regular use of a car will also be an advantage.

• 5-9 years PQE of relevant experience
• Previous commercial experience is essential
• Excellent client service levels and an understanding of the range and type of clients and their needs
• Experience of building strong client relationships to encourage an active pipeline of work
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact with clients, agents and work colleagues in a family and approachable manner
• Handling a wide range of commercial property matters
• Managing own caseload through effective use of case management system
• Provide support and supervision to colleagues in the team

Requirements/Desirables:

• A Law degree (preferred) or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Commercial Property Solicitor Role
• Possess a thorough understanding of Commercial Awareness and Professional Integrity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) & Partners for Windows.
• Great analytical skills and the ability to offer practical, risk-based solutions.
• Excel at working independently and collaboratively with all internal colleagues

Benefits:

• Team Building - Corporate volunteering, regular staff wellbeing events including office treat days, colleague of the month, Christmas party.
• Subsidised city centre parking
• Professional Development- Structured, funded and supported training encouraged.
• Bonus Scheme
• Paid memberships- Law Society fees, Practicing Certificates and more.
• Health and Wellbeing- Eye tests contributions, Mental Health Champions
• Referral Scheme
• Legal services- subsidised legal costs within the firm available after 12 months of employment
• Enhanced annual leave- Inclusive of the period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Long Service Award- Our colleagues receive long service awards of an extra week’s holiday for five completed years. This increases further cumulatively to 6 weeks paid leave after 20 years’ service