Commercial Property Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Essex is seeking a UK Qualified Lawyer with at least 2 years PQE in Commercial Real Estate. The role involves managing acquisitions, disposals, and providing advice to clients on various property matters. This firm values work-life balance and offers competitive market salaries and bonuses of 10-20%. The ideal candidate should possess strong client advisory skills and a solid understanding of property law.

Benefits

Flexible working

Top market rate salaries

Bonus scheme (10-20% of fees)

Qualifications

• At least 2 years PQE in Commercial Real Estate.
• Experience in advising landlords and tenants.
• Proficient in lease renewals and rent reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals.
• Advise on site assemblies for developers.
• Handle option, pre-emption, and overage agreements.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate expertise

Client advisory skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of property financing

Education

UK Qualified Lawyer (minimum 2 years PQE)

Job description

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If you are looking for something different, dislike large law firms with high targets and long hours, then look no further!

Our client is a long-established, prestigious Legal 500 rated law firm in the heart of Essex, with around 100 people and an annual turnover of £7m.

With top-quality work, this forward-thinking firm is completely committed to work-life balance and flexible working. They offer fantastic prospects for advancement, top market rate salaries, and a bonus scheme that pays between 10-20% of fees, exceeding three times the salary.

The role requires:

A UK Lawyer with at least 2 years PQE in a broad range of Commercial Real Estate including:

• Freehold and leasehold acquisition and disposal
• Lease renewal and rent review
• Site assembly for developers
• Advice to landlords and tenants
• Option, pre-emption, and overage agreements
• Property financing
• Advice upon retail, office, and industrial development
• Joint venture projects

The firm's rewards, both materially and in terms of real job satisfaction, achievement, and development, make them quite unique. The firm aspires for growth both in the depth and range of services it offers and in innovative ways to provide legal services to its clients in the future.