Commercial Property Solicitor

Expert Employment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Employment Limited is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor to join its property team in Manchester. You will manage your own caseload, handling acquisitions and disposals, freehold and leasehold work, and advising on leases, renewals, surrenders, and rent reviews.

The role covers property finance, development, and secured lending matters, with liaison to agents, surveyors, planning authorities, and other stakeholders. Stay informed on evolving property law.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 5–10 PQE in commercial property or real estate.
• Experience in freehold and leasehold transactions, landlord-tenant matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage your own caseload and meet deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of commercial property matters, including acquisitions and disposals.
• Handle freehold and leasehold transactions for landlords and tenants.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on leases, renewals, surrenders, and rent reviews.
• Advise on property finance, development, and secured lending.
• Coordinate with agents, surveyors, planning authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Stay updated on property law developments.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Caseload management

Commercial awareness

Client focus

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

PQE 5–10 in commercial property

Job description

A law firm is looking for a Commercial Property SolicitorYou will join the Commercial Property team, managing your own caseload and handling.Acquisitions and disposals, freehold and leasehold.Drafting, negotiating, and advising on leases, renewals, surrenders, and rent reviews.Property finance, development, and secured lending matters.Property aspects of business sales or acquisitions.Liaising with agents, surveyors, planning authorities, and other stakeholders.Keeping up to date with property law developments.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with 5 to 10 PQE in commercial property or real estate law.
• Experience in freehold and leasehold transactions, landlord, tenant matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage your own caseload and meet deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and client focused approach.