Commercial Property Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cambridgeshire is seeking an ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor with 4+ years PQE to join its expanding team. This role involves managing complex transactions, advising clients, and ensuring high-quality service in a collaborative environment. The firm offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and benefits like 25 days' holiday and a pension scheme. Ideal candidates are professional and organized, with strong legal expertise and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days' holiday

Pension scheme

Death-in-service benefit

Critical illness insurance

Eye care vouchers

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in a reputable firm.
• Experience managing time and billing targets.
• Ability to advise on a broad range of commercial property transactions.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-value and complex commercial property transactions.
• Manage a caseload including commercial leases and acquisitions.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide team support.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Strong technical expertise in commercial property matters

Experience managing complex transactions

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Professional, organised, competent, and ambitious

Experience in agricultural property work (desirable)

Job description

Commercial Property Solicitor/Legal Executive – Peterborough

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000

Location: Cambridgeshire

Firm: Multi office regional firm

Experience: 4+ PQE

Work Options: Hybrid/Flexible

Oculus Legal Group is currently working with a well-regarded Multi-Office Regional law firm looking to expand its Commercial Property team. Due to an increase in work, this firm is seeking a skilled and ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor to join its growing team. The firm prides itself on high-quality work, a collaborative environment, and a strong reputation in the regional and national markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of high-value and complex commercial property transactions.
• Manage a caseload including commercial leases/occupiers (grants, surrenders, assignments, LTA 1954 renewals), freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, grants of easements, options, overage, and property finance.
• Advise on conditional sale agreements, site assembly, ransom strips, sub-station leases, and promotion agreements.
• Act for landowners in sales to developers, demonstrating knowledge of developer requirements.
• Maintain and build strong client relationships, working closely with colleagues and external professionals.
• Provide advice and assistance within the team, fostering knowledge development.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ years PQE in a reputable firm.
• Strong technical expertise across a range of commercial property matters.
• Experience managing complex transactions and meeting time and billing targets.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional, organised, competent, and ambitious.
• Additional experience in agricultural property work is desirable.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 25 days' holiday (plus statutory holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Death-in-service/life assurance benefit
• Critical illness insurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Clear career progression with structured development

Next Steps

If you are a motivated and talented Commercial Property Solicitor looking to join a leading law firm, please get in touch.

Email

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Phone

07397117233