Commercial Property Lawyer

MCKINLAY LAW; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Kent is seeking a Commercial Property Lawyer with circa 3 years' PQE. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, oversee junior team members, and provide exceptional legal advice. Excellent communication and client relationship skills are essential. This role offers great benefits including private medical insurance and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free parking

Gym discount

Qualifications

• Circa 3 years' PQE in commercial property law.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Proactive and confident in handling client matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters.
• Supervise junior team members and support their development.
• Participate in business development initiatives.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Communication skills

Legal advisory skills

Team leadership

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Property Lawyer

Location: Kent

Salary: to £65,000 depending on experience

PQE: Circa 3 years

One of our clients, an established law firm based in Kent, is looking for a commercial property lawyer, circa 3 years PQE, to join their team. The successful candidate will be managing a varied caseload of commercial property matters and providing effective, strategic legal advice to a broad client base. You'll be expected to handle transactional work independently, contribute to departmental growth, and uphold the firm's high standards of service and ethics.

This firm is renowned for its client care and customer service, so excellent client and communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling a wide range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, development, and landlord & tenant issues.
• Using the firm's legal case management system to manage files and maintain accurate records.
• Supervising junior members of the commercial property team and supporting their development.
• Actively participating in business development and marketing initiatives to promote the department's services.
• Ensuring timely billing and efficient cash collection.
• Maintaining up-to-date legal knowledge through continued training and professional development, in line with firm policy.

It is essential that you have circa 3 years' PQE as well as excellent client relationship skills, with the ability to offer clear and strategic legal advice. The successful candidate must be proactive, approachable, and confident in dealing with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercial property lawyer looking for a role in Kent – the role could be ideal for a candidate currently commuting into London who is looking for a role closer to home. Excellent benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, free parking, gym discount, etc. Team‑orientated culture and a genuinely fantastic place to work.

The PQE on offer is a guide only. If you feel you have the relevant experience for the position, please do submit your CV.

McKinlay Law endeavors to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours, your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.