Commercial Property Lawyer

Ellisons; Colchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Enhanced family policies

Mental health and wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

Ellisons, advertised by Spider, is seeking a Commercial Property Lawyer / Legal Director for a full-time, permanent role across its East Anglia offices (Ipswich, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds, Chelmsford).

The successful candidate will handle a broad range of property matters, manage own caseload at senior levels, mentor colleagues and contribute to strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or suitably qualified lawyer with commercial property experience.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with strong client-facing skills.
• Excellent communication and sound commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Advise a diverse client base on commercial property matters for landlords, tenants, developers and investors.
• Handle freehold/leasehold acquisitions and disposals and negotiate leases.
• Support business development and contribute to the department's growth.

Skills

Commercial property

Client relationships

Commercial judgement

Education

Solicitor qualification

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?

Spider is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. Please advise us of any reasonable adjustments required during recruitment.