Commercial Property Lawyer

Ellisons; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: Competitive + discretionary 3

Generous leave entitlement

Enhanced family policies

Mental health and wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

Ellisons invites applications for a Commercial Property Lawyer / Legal Director role, with opportunities in Ipswich, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds or Chelmsford. The firm seeks a qualified solicitor or suitably qualified lawyer with strong commercial property experience, able to advise a diverse client base on leases, acquisitions, development and finance.

Both mid-level lawyers with 2–4 years PQE and senior lawyers aiming for a Legal Director position are welcome.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or suitably qualified lawyer with solid commercial property expertise.
• Strong communication skills and sound commercial judgement.
• 2–4 years PQE is desirable or equivalent seniority for Legal Director pathway.

Responsibilities

• Advise a diverse client base on a broad range of commercial property matters.
• Manage freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft and negotiate commercial leases; landlord and tenant advice.
• Handle development, investment and finance transactions.
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm.

Skills

Strong commercial property experience

Excellent communication skills

Sound commercial judgement

Education

Qualified solicitor or suitably qualified lawyer

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.

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