Our Legal 500 client, with a reknowned property department, is seeking to grow its Real Estate team. This opportunity offers rewarding, varied work in commercial property, together with flexible working arrangements, in a values-driven and supportive multi-office law firm, where your expertise will drive the delivery of exceptional commercial property services to clients across the South and nationwide.

With 7 offices across the South and a thriving property practice, our team has a strong reputation for excellence and growth. You’ll become part of a collaborative, forward-thinking firm that values your input and professional development.

Key Responsibilities in Commercial Property Law

• Managing a broad and varied caseload of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, leases, renewals, property finance, and development transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases, sale and purchase agreements, licences, and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with firm procedures and legal best practice.
• Providing clear, practical, and responsive legal advice to commercial clients ranging from SMEs to larger corporations, from initial instruction through to post-completion.
• Carrying out thorough title reviews, searches, due diligence, and dealing with Land Registry applications and enquiries to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with business owners, in-house counsel, agents, lenders, developers, and third parties to progress matters proactively.
• Recording all client activity clearly on the case management system in compliance with regulatory (SRA, AML, GDPR) and internal requirements.
• Contributing positively to the wider property team through knowledge sharing, supporting colleagues, and assisting with development of junior team members where appropriate.

Essential Skills and Experience for Commercial Property Solicitors

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience handling commercial property matters as a solicitor, legal executive, or CILEX with a track record of managing cases from instruction to completion.
• Sound technical knowledge of all aspects of commercial property law, including leases, freehold/leasehold sales and purchases, landlord and tenant matters, and development work.
• Demonstrable ability to draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and leases with strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to exceptional client service and developing professional relationships.
• Proficient IT skills, particularly with case management systems and Microsoft Office. Adaptable to both in-office and remote working environments.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a supportive team.

Why this role?

• Competitive salary and bonus package tailored to your commercial property experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, helping you achieve a real work-life balance with support and autonomy.
• Ongoing access to high-quality CPD, professional development, and mentoring to assist your career progression into senior or specialist roles.
• Exciting caseloads serving a diverse client base from varied sectors across London, the South East, and national level.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that truly values your expertise, promotes knowledge-sharing, and welcomes your ideas for continuous improvement.