Commercial Property Lawyers

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Devon is seeking a Commercial Property Lawyer with strong experience in managing commercial property caseloads. This hybrid role offers opportunities for progression and a collaborative team environment. Competitive salary of up to £75,000 plus bonuses and a solid benefits package, including up to 30 days' holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

30 days' holiday + birthday off

Auto-enrol pension

WPA NHS Top-up Scheme

Private Healthcare

Death in Service: 2× salary

Perkbox

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual flu vaccine

Summertime early finishes

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE or 5 years managing a full commercial property caseload.
• Strong experience in core commercial property work.
• Proven agricultural/rural expertise is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including acquisitions, leases, and development work.
• Maintain excellent client relationships with developers and business owners.
• Possibility to mentor junior colleagues or focus on fee-earning work.

Skills

Commercial property expertise

Client-focused approach

Management capability

Ambition to develop

Job description

Opportunity: Commercial Property Lawyer

Location: Devon (Honiton, Axminster, Seaton or Sidmouth) - Hybrid Working

Salary: Up to £75,000 (DOE) + bonus

Are you a confident commercial property lawyer ready for your next step? This is a standout opportunity to join a well-established South West law firm with an excellent reputation across real estate, agriculture and the wider commercial market. With genuine scope to grow, shape your role and work within a collaborative, people-centred environment, this is a brilliant move for someone wanting impact and autonomy.

The Role

You will join a respected Commercial Property team working on a varied and interesting caseload including:

• Acquisitions & disposals
• Commercial leases
• Development work
• Landlord & tenant matters
• Opportunities to work with rural and agricultural property matters (advantageous but not essential)
• You'll be working with business owners, developers, agents, lenders and long-standing regional clients - offering high-quality advice while maintaining excellent client relationships.

There is genuine opportunity for progression, with the option to take on management-level responsibilities and to mentor junior colleagues if this aligns with your career goals. Equally, if you prefer to focus purely on delivering strong fee-earning work, the team fully supports that too. This is a role that adapts around you.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ PQE or at least 5 years of managing a full commercial property caseload
• Strong experience across core commercial property work
• Agricultural/rural expertise would be a real advantage
• A proactive, client-focused approach
• Someone who thrives in a regional, community-based environment
• Ambition to develop, progress and shape your role - or simply enjoy being a high-quality, dedicated fee earner without extra responsibilities

What Is in It for You

A supportive culture, a collaborative team and a brilliant benefits package:

• Up to 30 days' holiday+ birthday day off + December shutdown
• Auto-enrol pension
• WPA NHS Top-up Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Death in Service: 2× salary
• Perkbox
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual flu vaccine
• Summertime early finishes (4pm Fridays in July)

Why This Role

You’ll be joining a well-regarded regional firm with real heritage, a strong commercial presence and a loyal client base across a range of sectors. The work is varied, meaningful and steady, with plenty of support, modern systems and a genuinely warm team culture.

Whether you’re looking for progression and leadership or simply a place to thrive as a strong, autonomous fee earner, this firm offers both paths – without pressure.

If you’re seeking a new challenge in the South West and want a confidential chat about where this role could take your career, get in touch – we would love to speak with you.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.