Commercial Property Solicitor

eNL Legal Recruitment

England

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A respected law recruitment firm is looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor with 2+ PQE in Hampshire, offering a salary of £55-70,000. The successful candidate will manage a variety of commercial property matters, draft and negotiate contracts, and engage in business development within a supportive team. This position emphasizes professional growth and work-life balance, ideal for those with a strong technical background in real estate.

Qualifications

2+ years of post-qualifying experience (PQE) in commercial property law.
Experience in handling high-quality real estate work.
Ability to manage varied caseloads prioritizing client needs.

Responsibilities

Handle a broad spectrum of commercial property matters, advising varied clients.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including leases and licences.
Conduct due diligence checks and liaise with clients throughout processes.
Obtain indemnity insurance quotes and undertake legal research.
Participate in business development activities of the firm.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Technical expertise in real estate

Client management

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Director @ eNL Legal | Executive Search, Legal Recruitment

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, HAMPSHIRE, SALARY UP TO £55-70,000 (DOE). Outstanding opportunity to join the Real Estate practice of one of the UK’s leading law firms, supporting clients on high-value transactions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

JOB REF: 215302138

The successful candidate will handle a broad spectrum of commercial property matters, advising a varied client base that includes banks, charities, developers, investors, local authorities, and occupiers. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to strengthen your technical expertise and grow your business development skills within a supportive, high-performing team.

The firm is seeking a solicitor who can support and, where appropriate, take responsibility for transactions by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts – including leases, licences, transfers, and deeds.
You will be expected to carry out due diligence checks, such as reviewing and reporting on title, raising enquiries, and assessing search results, as well as liaising with clients and opposing counsel throughout the process.
Additionally, you will also be responsible for obtaining indemnity insurance quotes and coordinating with brokers and underwriters, undertaking legal research, attending client meetings, and actively participating in the firm’s business development activities.
You should demonstrate strong technical expertise gained at a leading national or regional firm, with experience handling high-quality real estate work. Commercial awareness, the ability to manage a varied caseload while prioritising client needs, and excellent communication skills are essential.
Candidates with a background within property finance and / or property development are highly desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional client service while encouraging professional growth and business development. With a strong focus on work‑life balance, you will also have the chance to build long‑term client relationships that will underpin your career for years to come.

To apply contact Gemma on 020 7183 8586 or email gemma.jones@enllegal.co.uk with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary level purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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