Commercial Property Solicitor

Eventus Recruitment Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

23 days annual leave + birthday

Private healthcare

Office parking

Pension

Sick pay

Training funding

Professional memberships

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Coventry is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor to join a Lexcel-accredited law firm on a full-time, permanent basis. You will handle a varied commercial property caseload from instruction through to completion, with hybrid working and a range of benefits.

The role requires post-qualification experience in commercial property, the ability to manage matters independently, and strong client care and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with post-qualification experience in commercial property.
• Ability to manage matters independently and to maintain high professional standards.
• Strong client care, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial property transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Advise clients clearly via telephone, correspondence and meetings.
• Handle commercial property finance matters and related documentation.
• Develop and manage own caseload to professional service standards.
• Review documents and provide clear legal advice.
• Maintain accurate case files and client communication throughout matters.

Skills

Client communication

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor to join a Lexcel-accredited law firm in Coventry, West Midlands. This is a full-time, permanent job position offering a varied commercial property caseload from instruction through to completion, alongside hybrid working, private healthcare, office parking and ongoing professional development. The opportunity would suit an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor looking to take ownership of matters while contributing to client relationships and the continued development of a busy property practice.

Role Responsibilities

• Managing commercial property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and file closure
• Advising clients clearly and professionally by telephone, correspondence and in meetings
• Handling commercial property finance matters and associated transactional documentation
• Developing, organising and managing your own caseload to appropriate professional and service standards
• Reviewing transaction documents, identifying relevant issues and providing clear legal advice
• Maintaining accurate case files, effective diary management and appropriate client communication throughout matters
• Responding to new enquiries and requests for quotations in a professional and timely manner
• Building strong client and professional relationships and contributing to networking and business development activity
• Keeping up to date with developments in commercial property law and maintaining professional competence through relevant learning and development

Person Specification

Applications are invited from qualified Solicitors with post-qualification experience in commercial property and the ability to manage matters with appropriate independence. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales
• Post-qualification experience handling commercial property work
• A thorough understanding of the law and practice relevant to commercial property transactions
• Experience reviewing transactional documents and identifying the information needed to advise clients effectively
• Strong client care, communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident and professional telephone and personal manner
• The ability to organise and prioritise a varied caseload effectively
• A calm and practical approach when working under pressure or to transaction deadlines
• An interest in developing professional relationships and supporting networking and business development activity

Benefits and Rewards

This Commercial Property Solicitor job offers a strong package of employee benefits alongside opportunities to continue developing professionally. The successful Commercial Property Solicitor will also benefit from:

• Hybrid working, subject to the firm's working arrangements for the role
• 23 days' annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Private healthcare following successful completion of probation
• Office parking
• Pension provision
• Company sick pay
• Training funding and professional development support
• Financial support for relevant professional memberships and practising certificates
• Access to additional employee wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

About the Law Firm

Our client is a Lexcel-accredited law firm providing legal services to both individuals and businesses. The firm places importance on client care, professional development and creating a supportive working environment where lawyers can develop their expertise and build long-term careers. The commercial property practice handles a broad range of transactional and finance matters for business clients, offering the successful Commercial Property Solicitor the opportunity to manage varied work and develop strong client relationships.