Commercial Property Lawyer

Ellisons; Chelmsford; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous leave entitlement

Enhanced family policies

Mental health and wellbeing support

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Ellisons is advertising for a Commercial Property Lawyer / Legal Director to join their established team. The role is based in East Anglia with offices including Chelmsford, Ipswich, Colchester and Bury St Edmunds.

You will advise a diverse client base on a broad range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, development and finance transactions. Senior candidates may lead complex matters and mentor colleagues.

Formación

• Qualified solicitor or suitably qualified lawyer with strong commercial property experience.
• Excellent communication skills and sound commercial judgement.

Responsabilidades

• Manage freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft and negotiate commercial leases and advise on landlord and tenant matters.
• Handle property development, investment and finance transactions.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver commercially focused advice.
• Identify business development opportunities and support departmental growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm.

Conocimientos

Commercial property experience

Client relationship skills

Educación

Solicitor qualification

Descripción del empleo

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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