Commercial Property Solicitor

Brandon James Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established regional law firm in Dartford is seeking a qualified Commercial Property Solicitor to join their expanding team. In this full-time role, you will handle a varied caseload of commercial property transactions, supporting clients in acquiring, leasing, and developing properties. The firm offers a supportive environment with a range of employee benefits including 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and regular social events.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, plus a day off for your birthday

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Optional healthcare cashback scheme

Regular social events

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property transactions and secured lending.
• Ability to manage caseload effectively and independently.
• Professional and proactive approach to client matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of non-contentious commercial property matters.
• Advise clients on freehold and leasehold acquisitions, site developments, and secured lending.
• Support clients in business sales and purchases, and assist residential conveyancing when needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Minimum 1 year PQE in commercial property law

Job description

A well-established regional law firm based in Dartford is looking to recruit a commercial property solicitor to join their expanding commercial property department. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified commercial property solicitor to manage a varied caseload of non-contentious matters in a supportive and professional team environment.

The successful commercial property solicitor will act for a wide range of clients on matters including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, site developments, and secured lending transactions. In addition, the commercial property solicitor will advise on business sales and purchases, with occasional involvement in residential property work.

The Commercial Property Solicitor’s role

The commercial property solicitor will be responsible for independently handling a busy and varied caseload, providing clear, practical legal advice on commercial property transactions. The role includes regular liaison with banks and financial institutions, advising clients on leases, site acquisitions, and general development matters.

You will also support clients through the process of buying or selling businesses and may assist the residential conveyancing team when required. This is a full-time, office-based position at the Dartford office, with working hours of Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm.

The Commercial Property Solicitor

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 1 year PQE in commercial property law

• Strong knowledge of commercial property transactions, including leases and secured lending

• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and client relationship skills

• Able to manage a caseload independently and meet deadlines effectively

• Experience in residential conveyancing is advantageous

• Professional, calm, and commercially minded with a proactive approach

In Return?

• £40,000 – £55,000

• 25 days annual leave, plus a day off for your birthday

• Company pension scheme

• Employee assistance programme

• Optional healthcare cashback scheme

• Regular social events and free eye tests