Commercial Property Lawyer

Spider Web Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Generous leave entitlement

Mental health support

Professional development

Job summary

Ellisons, a regional law firm, is looking for a Commercial Property Lawyer / Legal Director to join their established team across East Anglia. The role offers senior growth potential in a full-time, office-based setting at Ipswich, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds or Chelmsford.

You will handle acquisitions, disposals, leases, development and finance matters for a diverse client base, with opportunities to lead on complex transactions and shape the department's direction.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong commercial property experience
• Excellent communication and commercial judgement
• 2–4 years’ PQE or senior lawyer with leadership potential

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of commercial property matters
• Manage freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
• Draft and negotiate commercial leases and landlord/tenant matters
• Develop client relationships and identify business opportunities
• Lead complex transactions for senior lawyers and mentor juniors

Skills

Commercial property

Client relationships

Business development

Negotiation

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Commercial Property Lawyer / Legal Director - Ready for your next move in commercial property?

Spider is advertising on behalf of

Ellisons, who are looking for talented commercial property professionals to join their established team. Whether you're a Commercial Property Lawyer with 2-4 years' PQE or an experienced lawyer ready for a Legal Director position, there's an opportunity to make your mark. This is a full-time, permanent role, based in either their Ipswich, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds or Chelmsford office.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Salary: Competitive + discretionary performance bonus
• Benefits: Generous leave entitlement, enhanced family policies, mental health and wellbeing support, and professional development

About the role

Interesting work, genuine responsibility and room to grow. You'll advise a diverse client base, including investors, developers, landlords, tenants and businesses, on a broad range of commercial property matters.

Your work could include:

• Managing freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases and advising on landlord and tenant matters
• Handling property development, investment and finance transactions
• Building strong client relationships and delivering practical, commercially focused advice
• Identifying business development opportunities and supporting departmental growth
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm

For more senior candidates, the role will also offer opportunities to lead complex transactions, develop your own practice, mentor colleagues and influence the department's strategic direction.

About you

You’ll be a qualified solicitor or suitably qualified lawyer with strong commercial property experience, excellent communication skills and sound commercial judgement.

If you have 2-4 years’ PQE, you’ll be confident managing your own caseload with appropriate support and keen to develop your expertise.

If you’re an established senior lawyer, you’ll bring substantial experience, strong client relationships and the ambition to drive business development and help shape the team.

Whatever your level, you’ll be proactive, collaborative and committed to delivering excellent client service.

About Ellisons

Ellisons is an established regional law firm with a strong commercial property practice across East Anglia. You’ll join a supportive team offering the opportunity to develop your career, build lasting client relationships and contribute to the firm’s continued success.

Ready to see where your career could go?

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Additional keywords: Commercial Property Lawyer, Legal Director, Commercial Property Solicitor, Real Estate Solicitor, Property Lawyer, Commercial Leases, Property Development, Property Finance, Business Development, Ipswich, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds, Chelmsford.

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