Commercial Property Solicitor

Puro Associates; Bolton; Sur place; GBP 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Permanent, full-time position

Varied commercial property caseload

Professional development and career‑op

Career progression

Résumé du poste

Puro Associates in Bolton is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor to join the property team. The role requires handling a varied commercial property caseload and delivering practical, commercially focused advice to clients.

The successful candidate will manage commercial property transactions, draft and negotiate leases, and liaise with clients and third parties. A proactive, independent yet collaborative approach is essential for growth of the department.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2–5 years PQE in Commercial Property.
• Experience handling a range of commercial property transactions.
• Strong knowledge of property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases and associated documentation.
• Ability to manage deadlines and progress transactions efficiently.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client-care skills.

Responsabilités

• Handle commercial property transactions from instruction to completion.
• Advise on acquisitions and disposals of commercial property.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial leases and related documents.
• Advise landlords and tenants on lease terms, renewals and assignments.
• Deal with freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Undertake title investigations, review property searches and respond to enquiries.
• Draft contracts, transfers, leases and other property-related documents.
• Advise on property matters related to business acquisitions, disposals and restructuring.
• Manage due diligence, report to clients and progress transactions on time.
• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders, solicitors and third parties.
• Identify risks and provide clear, commercially sensible advice.
• Maintain accurate files and regulatory compliance.
• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to firm growth.

Description du poste

Commercial Property Solicitor

Location: Bolton

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Opportunity

A growing legal practice is looking to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE to join its property team in Bolton.

The Role

You will manage a varied commercial property caseload, providing practical, commercially focused advice to clients across a range of property transactions.

• Handling commercial property transactions from initial instruction through to completion.
• Advising on commercial property acquisitions and disposals.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial leases and associated documentation.
• Advising landlords and tenants on lease terms, renewals, assignments and other landlord and tenant matters.
• Dealing with freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Undertaking title investigations, reviewing property searches and raising or responding to enquiries.
• Drafting contracts, transfers, leases and other property-related legal documents.
• Advising on property matters relating to business acquisitions, disposals and restructuring where required.
• Managing due diligence, reporting to clients and ensuring transactions progress within agreed timescales.
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, other solicitors and relevant third parties.
• Identifying potential risks and providing clear, commercially sensible advice.
• Maintaining accurate files and ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while contributing to the ongoing development of the practice.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with a strong interest in commercial property and the confidence to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with colleagues.

You will ideally have:

• 2–5 years’ PQE in Commercial Property.
• Experience handling a range of commercial property transactions.
• Good technical knowledge of property law and commercial conveyancing procedures.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases and associated documentation.
• The ability to manage deadlines and progress transactions efficiently.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client-care skills.
• A commercially aware approach, with the ability to understand clients’ objectives and provide practical solutions.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• A proactive approach to business development and building long-term client relationships.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• A varied commercial property caseload.
• Opportunity to develop technical expertise and take ownership of transactions.
• Supportive team environment.
• Scope to develop client relationships and contribute to the growth of the department.
• Ongoing professional development and longer-term career progression.