Commercial Property Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor to lead its commercial property team in Chester. The role requires a solicitor with over 10 years' PQE to manage complex cases and mentor junior staff. The firm values employee wellbeing and provides a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity for career progression, offering flexibility in working arrangements and a competitive salary as the firm continues to develop.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive environment

Continued professional development

Opportunities for departmental leadership

Qualifications

• 10+ years' PQE in commercial property required.
• Experience with complex and non-standard matters is essential.
• Demonstrated leadership ability or interest in leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a complex commercial property caseload.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, including options agreements.
• Support and mentor junior solicitors and paralegals.
• Contribute to strategic growth of the department.

Skills

Complex commercial property management

Drafting and negotiating agreements

Mentoring junior solicitors

Building client relationships

Leadership in legal teams

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 10+ years' PQE

Job description

Senior Commercial Property Solicitor/Head of Commercial Property

A very well respected, expanding law firm in Chester isseeking a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor to join the business at a pivotal stage of growth. This is a strategic appointment with the opportunity to shape and lead the firm's commercial property offering over time.

The Firm

The firm has developed a strong reputation for high quality work alongside a genuinely supportive, people focused culture. Operating across multiple locations, it is growing in a measured and sustainable way, with clear plans to continue expanding its teams.

Employee wellbeing, flexibility and long‑term career development sit at the heart of the firm's values. The leadership team places real emphasis on creating an environment where senior lawyers can thrive, both professionally and personally, while contributing meaningfully to the future direction of the business.

The Role

This role represents a rare chance for an experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to take on a senior, influential position within a growing firm. The hire is driven by succession planning and offers flexibility around title and structure depending on experience.

The firm is ideally looking for a Solicitor with 10+ years' PQE who can operate at a leadership level from the outset, managing complex commercial property matters while helping to guide and develop the team. There is clear potential for this position to progress into a Head of Department role as the firm continues to grow.

Senior candidates will have the autonomy to help shape how the commercial property team operates, contribute to strategic decisions and play a visible role in the firm's broader development.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a varied and technically complex commercial property caseload
• Drafting, negotiating and advising on complex agreements, including options agreements
• Acting as a senior point of expertise within the commercial property team
• Supporting, mentoring and developing Solicitors and Paralegals
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the department and wider firm
• Building long‑term client relationships through high‑quality, commercially focused advice

Package & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary, dependent on seniority and expertise
• Flexible working arrangements supported by the business
• A supportive, understanding environment that recognises personal circumstances
• Continued investment in professional development
• A genuine platform fordepartmental leadership and long‑term progression

About You

• 10+ years' PQE in commercial property
• Strong technical capability across complex and non‑standard matters
• Experience in agricultural property is advantageous but not essential
• Demonstrated leadership ability or interest in heading up a team
• Commercially astute, collaborative and confident working at a senior level
• Motivated by the opportunity to help shape and grow a department

Please get in touch to discuss the role in more detail, all conversations are completely confidential and recommended!