Commercial Property / Real Estate Solicitor

Lightfoots LLP; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor. This senior role offers the chance to work on a variety of complex commercial real estate matters. Candidates should have over 5 years of PQE in commercial property and be proactive in client relations and negotiations within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property practice is necessary.
• Strong negotiation skills are crucial.
• Ability to manage client relations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate commercial leases and advise on landlord/tenant issues.
• Advise on development transactions, like Section 106 Agreements.
• Ensure accurate and timely client billing.

Skills

Negotiating commercial leases

Advising on development transactions

Client liaison and networking

Proactive with commercial awareness

Education

5+ years PQE in Commercial Property

Job description

Job Description

Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With six offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to advise clients on a wide variety of commercial real estate matters including general sales and purchases of commercial property, secured lending, commercial leases and development work.

This is a new senior role reporting directly to the Partners with extensive opportunity to build experience and client following in undertaking varied and complex work within a supportive and expanding commercial property department.

• Negotiating commercial leases and advising on related landlord / tenant issues;
• Advising on development transactions including options and promotions, Section 106 Agreements and solar / battery storage agreements;
• Liaising with clients, clients’ agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers’ solicitors, internal depts and any others as necessary;
• Handle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely.
• A minimum of 5 years PQE in a Commercial Property position;
• Prior experience in commercial property practice is a necessity;
• Proactive with commercial and financial awareness;
• A good networker and willingness to represent the department in business develop...