Commercial Property Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in service benefit

Medical cash plan

Buy/sell annual leave options

Staff discount on legal services

Flexitime with additional leave options

Job summary

A respected regional law firm in Yorkshire is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor with 3-6 years PQE. You will manage high-quality commercial property matters, including leases and acquisitions, in a supportive, tech-enabled environment. Candidates must exhibit strong client communication skills and a proactive approach to business development. The role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary (£50,000-£70,000), and excellent career growth opportunities within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Must have PQE in commercial property.
• Can run files independently and collaborate with others.
• Confident in a largely paperless, tech-forward environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload of commercial property work.
• Negotiate commercial leases and documentation.
• Handle landlord and tenant matters.

Skills

Strong client communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to work in a tech-forward environment

Networking and business development

Education

Qualified solicitor with 3-6 years PQE in commercial property

Job description

Commercial Property Solicitor

Salary: £50,000-£70,000

Location: Yorkshire | Hybrid Working

Manage high-quality commercial property matters with a progressive regional firm offering excellent support and clear development prospects

Why This Role?

• Broad, stimulating caseload – acquisitions, disposals, leases, landlord and tenant matters
• Hybrid working – minimum 3 days in office per week with flexible arrangements
• Excellent work-life balance – 35-hour working week with flexitime
• Competitive package – £50,000-£70,000 plus excellent benefits
• Career growth – help shape the future of the firm's property offering
• Tech-enabled practice – modern, largely paperless working environment
• Flexible PQE – 3-6 years PQE considered (band flexible for right candidate)
• Additional leave – earn up to 4 extra days per year through flexitime

About the Role

Join a respected regional law firm with offices across Yorkshire as a Commercial Property Solicitor. You'll manage a broad and stimulating caseload of commercial property work with excellent support, clear development prospects, and access to a diverse client base.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-quality property matters in a modern, flexible working environment with a progressive, tech-enabled approach to legal service delivery.

Your caseload will include:

• Freehold/leasehold acquisitions and disposals (shops, offices, industrial units, land)
• Negotiating commercial leases and associated documentation
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Corporate support and development-related transactions
• Optional experience in property finance, overage provisions, and option agreements
• Exposure to residential development sites and financing (advantageous)

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified solicitor with 3-6 years PQE in commercial property (PQE band flexible for right candidate)
• Can run files independently but enjoy collaborative teamwork
• Strong client communication and negotiation skills
• Confident working in a largely paperless, tech-forward environment
• Proactive in networking and business development activity

Desirable:

• Experience in property finance, overage provisions, and option agreements
• Exposure to residential development sites and financing

What's On Offer

Salary: £50,000-£70,000 (depending on experience)

Working Arrangements:

• Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in office per week)
• 35-hour working week
• Flexitime with ability to earn up to 4 additional leave days per year
• Multiple office locations across Yorkshire

Benefits:

• Death in service benefit
• Medical cash plan
• Buy/sell annual leave options
• Staff discount on legal services

Career Development:

• Clear development prospects within a growing team
• Opportunity to help shape the future of the firm's property offering
• Access to diverse client base
• Excellent support from established team
• Modern, tech-enabled working environment

About the Firm

Our client is a respected regional law firm with offices across Yorkshire, known for their progressive, tech-enabled approach to legal service delivery. The firm offers a modern, flexible working environment with excellent support and genuine opportunities for career growth within their established and growing commercial property team.

Ready to Apply?

If you're an ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor looking for high-quality work, excellent support, and genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact:
Lee Hawthorne-Finch
People and Talent Director
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
📧 [e-mail]
📞 0333 996 2882

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment practices and will only submit your details to clients with your express written consent.