Commercial Property Solicitor

BMA Recruitment Careers; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique specialist property law firm is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor based in West London. The role involves providing expert advice on transactions, drafting legal documents, and conducting due diligence. The successful candidate will have a valid practising certificate and at least 3 years of experience in commercial property law. This role offers hybrid working options, with 2 days working from home.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in commercial property law.
• Qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate.
• Proven ability to manage complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on commercial property transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate leases and contracts.
• Conduct due diligence for property acquisitions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Client management

Education

Practising solicitor certificate

Job description

Position: Commercial Property Solicitor

Location: West London

Salary: £45k-£75k

PQE: Minimum 3+ years

Type: Full‑Time

Hybrid working: Yes (2 days work from home)

Start date: ASAP

About Us

Our client is a boutique specialist property law firm renowned for its expertise in commercial property law. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services to a diverse clientele, including developers, corporate entities, asset managers, trust companies and HNW.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on commercial property transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate leases, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence and risk assessments for property acquisitions and disposals.
• Landlord and tenant management work, i.e. dealing with licence to assign, licences to underlet and licences to alter.
• New commercial leases (acting for landlord and tenants on the grant of new leases).
• Acting for borrower and lender in respect of purchases and refi­nances / new loans.
• Advise clients on Section 106 agreements.
• Understanding of VAT elected property.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve favourable outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate.
• Experience in commercial property law.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex cases and deliver client satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an…