Commercial Property Solicitor

March Recruitment; Molesey; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

March Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE to join their established regional law firm. You will handle a varied caseload for local businesses, developers, landlords and investors, with autonomy and a clear path for progression.

You'll draft, review and negotiate leases, handle acquisitions and disposals, and support development matters and secured lending. The role emphasizes client relationship building, commercial awareness, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of commercial property law with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proactive, commercially minded approach with attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals from instruction through to completion.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial leases, renewals, assignments, licences and break clauses.
• Assisting with development matters, including conditional contracts, option agreements and planning-related issues.
• Advising on secured lending, property finance and refinancing transactions.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local agents and other professional contacts.
• Contributing to business development initiatives, networking and the continued growth of the firm's commercial property practice.

Skills

Commercial property law

Drafting and negotiating leases

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client is seeking an ambitious and technically strong Commercial Property Solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE to join their established and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded regional law firm, managing a varied caseload of commercial property matters for a diverse client base, including local businesses, developers, landlords and high-net-worth investors. You’ll benefit from a high level of autonomy, a supportive team environment and genuine opportunities for career progression, alongside a positive work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals from instruction through to completion.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial leases, renewals, assignments, licences and break clauses.
• Assisting with development matters, including conditional contracts, option agreements and planning-related issues.
• Advising on secured lending, property finance and refinancing transactions.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local agents and other professional contacts.
• Contributing to business development initiatives, networking and the continued growth of the firm's commercial property practice.

Key Attributes

• Strong technical knowledge of commercial property law, with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach, with a keen eye for detail and an understanding of risk.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative attitude and an interest in contributing to the wider success of the team.
• Knowledge of the Surrey property market would be advantageous, as would an enthusiasm for working within an established regional practice where client relationships and community connections are valued.

Please note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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Consultant: Danielle Godbold