Commercial Property Fee Earner

Eventus Recruitment Group; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Office closure for Christmas/New Year

Annual performance bonus

Free parking

Company pension

Dedicated legal assistant

Post-completion support team

Social events

Study support potential

9:00–17:00 hours

Job summary

Eventus Legal seeks an experienced Commercial Property Fee Earner in Rotherham for a full-time, permanent role. The position offers hybrid working with one day from home per week, a salary up to £50,000 depending on experience, 25 days’ leave plus holidays, and a performance bonus.

You will join a growing commercial property team with dedicated support to manage a varied caseload and deliver practical legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience handling non-contentious commercial property matters.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload from instruction to completion.
• Strong drafting and negotiation of leases; knowledge of title issues.
• Experience with landlord and tenant transactions and remortgages.
• Proactive client communications and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied commercial property caseload independently and with momentum.
• Advise on freehold and leasehold sales and acquisitions; review titles and enquiries.
• Draft, review and negotiate leases for landlords and tenants.
• Manage landlord and tenant matters including renewals and assignments.
• Assist with remortgages, refinancing and bridging finance transactions.
• Investigate title, review searches and report risks and solutions clearly.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, agents and other solicitors to progress transactions.
• Oversee exchange and completion with the post-completion team.
• Build relationships through responsive communication and practical advice.
• Support the growth of the Commercial Property department.

Skills

Non-contentious property

Freehold/Leasehold

Lease drafting

Landlord & Tenant

Caseload management

Client care

Communication

Billing performance

Smokeball

Minerva portal

Tools

Smokeball

Minerva portal

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Commercial Property Fee Earner for a full-time, permanent job with a growing property-focused law firm in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Offering a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience and previous billing performance, this opportunity includes hybrid working with one flexible day from home each week, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, a Christmas and New Year office closure, free parking and an annual performance-related bonus scheme. You will join an expanding commercial property practice with a dedicated legal assistant, specialist post-completion support and genuine opportunities for longer-term career progression.

Role Responsibilities

This Commercial Property Fee Earner job offers the opportunity to handle a varied caseload of non-contentious property transactions and support a busy, developing department. Working with experienced colleagues and dedicated support, you will take responsibility for your own matters from instruction through to completion. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied commercial property caseload independently, maintaining momentum and meeting agreed client and business expectations
• Advising on freehold and leasehold commercial property sales and acquisitions, reviewing title documents and raising or responding to enquiries
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial leases and related documentation for landlords and tenants
• Handling landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals, assignments, variations and licences where appropriate to the transaction
• Advising on commercial remortgages, refinancing and bridging finance transactions
• Investigating title, reviewing searches and reporting clearly on legal issues, risks and proposed solutions
• Liaising with clients, lenders, agents, other solicitors and professional advisers to progress transactions efficiently
• Overseeing exchange and completion, working with the dedicated post-completion team to ensure a smooth handover
• Building effective client and referrer relationships through responsive communication and commercially practical advice
• Contributing to the continued growth of the Commercial Property department and supporting colleagues when required

Person Specification

Our client is looking for a confident commercial property practitioner who combines technical ability with an approachable, client-focused style. The priority is hands‑on experience and the ability to manage a caseload with limited supervision rather than a specific professional qualification. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strong experience managing non-contentious commercial property matters from instruction through to completion
• Practical knowledge of freehold and leasehold commercial transactions and commercial landlord and tenant work
• Confidence drafting and negotiating leases, handling title issues and advising clients on transaction risks
• Ability to manage an active caseload independently, organise competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Commercial awareness, sound judgement and an efficient, solution-focused approach to legal work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to high standards of client care
• A friendly, collaborative approach with a willingness to contribute positively to a close-knit team
• Experience using Smokeball case management software or the Minerva portal would be advantageous but is not essential
• Previous billing performance that demonstrates the ability to operate effectively as an experienced fee earner

Benefits and Rewards

This position offers the opportunity to concentrate on fee-earning work while benefiting from a supportive team and a growing flow of instructions. The successful Commercial Property Fee Earner will also benefit from:

• Up to £50,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid working with one flexible day working from home each week, coordinated with the team rota
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Office closure across the Christmas and New Year period, with the precise holiday arrangement to be confirmed
• Annual performance-related bonus scheme linked to individual billing targets
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Dedicated experienced legal assistant to support the fee earner with administration
• Separate specialist post-completion support team
• Company-funded summer and Christmas social events and other team activities
• Opportunities for internal progression, with study support potentially considered
• Monday to Friday working hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm, including a one-hour lunch break

About the Law Firm

Our client is a growing, property-focused law firm advising individual and business clients on commercial and residential transactions. Its commercial property work includes sales and acquisitions, leasehold matters and advice for landlords and tenants. The practice has continued to build its team and combines experienced fee earners with dedicated administrative and post-completion support, allowing lawyers to focus on substantive legal work and client relationships. Staff describe a friendly and collaborative environment, and the firm has a demonstrable commitment to developing and promoting people internally. This is a strong opportunity to contribute to the next stage of an expanding commercial property practice.