Commercial Property Solicitor

eNL Legal Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal Recruitment partners with a growing Leeds law firm to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor. Based in Leeds, you will manage a broad commercial property caseload, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, landlord/tenant work and related matters, guiding files from instruction to completion with support from a paralegal.

We are seeking a candidate with 6+ years' PQE, strong technical knowledge and polished client care and organisational skills, with a view to contributing to the

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' PQE or equivalent experience managing a broad commercial property caseload.
• Confident running files independently from instruction to completion.
• Strong technical knowledge across a range of commercial property transactions.
• Excellent client care, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload of commercial property matters including acquisitions and disposals.
• Handle leases, renewals, subleases and landlord/tenant work.
• Support business sales and purchases and establishment of new businesses.
• Take files from instruction through to completion with minimal supervision.

Skills

Commercial property

Client care

File management

Independent file handling

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Commercial Property Solicitor / 6+ PQE / Leeds / c£75,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to play a key role in the growth of a thriving and ambitious practice –

JOB TITLE: Commercial Property Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED: 6+

LOCATION: Leeds

SALARY: Up to £75,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join a growing and well established law firm in Leeds. Working closely with the Managing Director, you will play a key role in the continued development of the commercial property department whilst managing a broad and varied caseload of commercial property matters. Your workload will include acquisitions and disposals, commercial leases, lease renewals, subleases, surrenders, landlord and tenant matters, business sales and purchases and the establishment of new businesses. You will have responsibility for matters from instruction through to completion, supported by a dedicated Paralegal or Trainee and modern case management systems. This is an excellent opportunity to take on genuine responsibility while helping to strengthen and grow an expanding department.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are sought from Commercial Property Solicitors with a minimum of 6 years' PQE or equivalent experience managing a broad commercial property caseload. You will be confident running files independently from instruction through to completion and possess strong technical knowledge across a range of commercial property transactions. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent client care, organisational and communication skills, together with the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively. Experience using case management systems would be advantageous. You will also be keen to support the development of junior colleagues and play an active role in the continued success and growth of the department.

THE FIRM:

This opportunity is with a friendly and progressive full service law firm that has established an excellent reputation for advising both individuals and businesses across Yorkshire. With ambitious expansion plans and a loyal client base, the firm offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of their work and contribute to the future direction of the business. Combining quality commercial work with genuine opportunities for progression and leadership, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor looking to make a lasting impact within a growing practice.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.