Commercial Property Lawyer

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in the UK is seeking a Commercial Property Lawyer in Morden. The role involves advising on land transactions, supporting educational development projects, and managing housing stock transfers. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with strong commercial property experience and excellent negotiation skills. The position offers a pay rate of £28.11 per hour on a permanent, full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial property experience required.
• Demonstrable expertise in education sector land matters.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise on land transactions involving educational institutions.
• Support development projects for foundation schools.
• Lead on housing stock transfer matters.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

Overview

Commercial Property Lawyer in Morden, paying £28.11ph, ref 5276564. Full time hours on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on land transactions involving educational institutions and academies.
• Support development projects for foundation schools and trusts.
• Lead on housing stock transfer matters, including legal structuring and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage estate ballot processes, ensuring legal compliance and transparency.
• Draft and negotiate complex property agreements and documentation.
• Liaise with clients, developers, and public sector bodies to facilitate smooth transactions.

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with strong commercial property experience.
• Demonstrable expertise in education sector land matters and housing transfers.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and meet deadlines.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.