Commercial Property Lawyer

Essential Employment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Commercial Property Lawyer in Morden on a full-time permanent basis, offering £28.11ph. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with strong commercial property experience, especially in educational sector land matters and housing transfers. Responsibilities include advising on land transactions, managing complex caseloads, and drafting agreements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise on land transactions involving educational institutions and academies.
• Lead on housing stock transfer matters, ensuring legal compliance.
• Draft and negotiate complex property agreements and documentation.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Drafting skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

Overview

Commercial Property Lawyer needed 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 [e-mail] the reference number.

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