Commercial Property Lawyer

Service Care Legal; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor with 3-6 years' PQE to manage their own caseload and advance to departmental leadership. You will handle property transactions, leases, and client relations in a supportive environment that encourages growth. This role is initially office-based with hybrid options post-probation.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3-6 years' PQE in commercial property required.
• Confident in handling various commercial property matters.
• Strong client care skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle acquisitions and disposals of freehold property.
• Draft and negotiate commercial leases.
• Advise on lease extensions and renewals.
• Manage sale and purchase of businesses involving property.
• Advise on easements and related rights.
• Support clients with property investment transactions.
• Prepare option and overage agreements.
• Negotiate conditional contracts linked to planning permissions.
• Oversee multi-property and portfolio transactions.

Skills

Managing a varied caseload independently

Client relationship development

Strong technical knowledge

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Service Care Legal are working with a well-established regional law firm recruiting a talented Commercial Property Solicitor (c. 3-6 years' PQE) to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer who is ready to manage their own caseload and take the next step towards departmental leadership.

Role

Commercial Property Solicitor

PQE: 3 to 6 years' PQE (can be flexible)

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: £45,000 - £75,000 + Bonus

This role will initially be office based with hybrid working available post-probation.

The Opportunity

You will join a respected practice with strong roots in the region, handling a broad range of commercial property work. The successful candidate will initially manage their own matters, with a clear pathway to leading the Commercial Property Department. This makes the role particularly attractive for a self-starter with the drive to combine fee-earning, team-building, and business development responsibilities.

The Role

• Handling acquisitions and disposals of freehold property
• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases for both landlords and tenants
• Advising on lease extensions, renewals, and surrenders
• Managing the sale and purchase of businesses with property elements
• Advising on easements and related rights
• Supporting clients with property investment transactions
• Preparing and advising on option and overage agreements
• Negotiating conditional contracts linked to planning permissions
• Overseeing multi-property and portfolio transactions

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with approx. 3-6 years' PQE in commercial property
• Confident managing a varied caseload independently
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to develop client relationships and grow the team
• Strong technical knowledge, client care skills, and commercial awareness

If this Senior Commercial Property Solicitor position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250