Commercial Property Solicitor

Cameron Clarke Associates; Morecambe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal practice in Morecambe is looking for a qualified Commercial Property Solicitor to manage sales, purchases, and leases. You will handle due diligence, prepare legal documents, and advise clients on refinancing. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong negotiation skills. Benefits include 28 days annual leave, health insurance, and a pension scheme, with opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Health Insurance (Simply Health)

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in commercial property transactions.
• Strong understanding of property funding, SDLT, and HMLR processes.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial property sales, purchases, and lease transactions.
• Conduct due diligence and prepare legal documentation.
• Advise clients on refinancing and liaise with finance companies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Drafting legal documents

SDLT and HMLR knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Commercial Property Solicitor | Morecambe or Lancaster | Full Time, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (working on site initially, with hybrid flexibility offered following probation) | £50,000 - £60,000 DOE + Bonus Scheme

Our client is a well-established legal practice in Morecambe, providing independent legal services to their local community.

Their offices employ the latest technology, meaning they are able to act for clients anywhere in England and Wales.

They offer a wide range of traditional and specialist legal services, including dedicated Commercial, Family, Private Client and Conveyancing Departments, allowing them to offer the breadth of legal expertise expected from a professional firm of solicitors.

What will your role look like?

• Independently managing commercial property sales, purchases, and lease transactions
• Conducting property due diligence and preparing legal documentation, including drafting and negotiating contracts and transfers
• Advising clients on refinancing and liaising with finance companies and third parties
• Calculating SDLT returns and submitting HMLR applications
• Managing risk and complaints in accordance with SRA and AML regulations
• Building professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and apprentices, contributing to the growth of the practice
• Maintaining your SRA practising certificate and staying up to date with professional standards

Are you the right person for the job?

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in commercial property transactions (ideally 3-5 years experience)
• Strong understanding of property funding, SDLT, and HMLR processes
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and client relationship skills
• Able to work independently and manage your workload effectively
• Committed to maintaining professional standards, confidentiality, integrity, and ethical practice
• Willing to identify and pursue cross‑selling opportunities and promote the practice within your networks

What’s in it for you?

• 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (plus generous ‘gifted’ Christmas break)
• Health Insurance (Simply Health) and death in service benefit (3 x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexibility to work from one of 3 offices in the Lancaster or Morcombe area, and hybrid working once settled
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative property team, with a healthy work/life balance
• Modern legal firm utilising technology
• Opportunities for career development and mentoring
• Exposure to a wide variety of commercial property matters, including sales, purchases, leases, and refinancing
• Supportive environment that values your expertise and professional growth
• Opportunities to contribute to business development and cross‑selling

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