Commercial Property Solicitor

Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is a recruitment partner for a Legal 500 law firm, seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor in the Lincoln region. You will draft, negotiate and review contracts, leases and licences, and conduct due diligence on title documents and searches.

You will advise on landlord and tenant matters, handle acquisitions and disposals, and manage development work while liaising with clients, authorities and lenders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in commercial property
• Proven track record managing a broad caseload independently
• Strong knowledge of property, land, landlord and tenant law
• Experience handling acquisitions, disposals, leases and development
• Ability to draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial property documents
• Familiarity with land registration and SDLT procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach
• Commercial awareness and ability to deliver practical, business-oriented advice

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review contracts, leases, licences.
• Conduct due diligence including reviewing title documents and searches.
• Advise clients on landlord and tenant matters, including renewals, rent reviews, and break clauses.
• Handle acquisitions and disposals of commercial premises, development land, and investment properties.
• Liaise with clients, developers, local authorities, surveyors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Register transactions with HM Land Registry and ensure SDLT compliance.
• Manage risk and ensure AML and regulatory obligations.
• Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice tailored to client needs

Skills

Commercial property

PQE 3+ years

Drafting & negotiating

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Commercial awareness

Landlord & tenant law

Land registry

SDLT knowledge

Job description

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a Legal 500 law firm who are looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join their team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Draft, negotiate, and review legal documents such as contracts, leases, agreements for lease, and licences.
• Conduct due diligence including reviewing title documents, searches, and planning consents.
• Advise clients on landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals, rent reviews, and break clauses.
• Handle acquisitions and disposals of commercial premises, development land, and investment properties.
• Liaise with clients, developers, local authorities, surveyors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Register transactions with HM Land Registry and ensure compliance with SDLT requirements.
• Manage risk and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory obligations.
• Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice tailored to client needs.

The successful candidate:

• 3 + years PQE in commercial property law.
• Proven track record of managing a broad caseload of commercial property transactions independently.
• Strong knowledge of property law, land law, landlord and tenant law, and related legislation.
• Experience handling acquisitions, disposals, leases, and development matters.
• Ability to draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial property documents.
• Familiarity with land registration and SDLT procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
• Commercial awareness and ability to deliver practical, business-oriented advice.

In exchange, the firm is offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package, as well as progression opportunities.

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