Commercial Property Solicitor

Acorn by Synergie; Newport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Gym discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join our team in Cardiff or Swansea and handle a varied caseload of commercial property matters, including leases, acquisitions, disposals, and property finance. You will manage your own files, advise on estate matters, and support due diligence for the corporate team.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years PQE, strong technical knowledge, excellent organisation and communication skills, and a proactive, client‑focused

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales.
• Ideally 2-5+ years' PQE with strong Commercial Property experience.
• Confident managing a caseload independently from instruction through to completion.
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of commercial property matters.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• A proactive, commercially aware approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload covering commercial leases and Landlord & Tenant matters, including leases, assignments, licences, rent deposits and surrenders.
• Advise clients on estate management and ongoing property matters.
• Handle the acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold commercial properties, including transactions involving occupational tenancies.
• Support commercial and residential development projects, including site acquisitions, options, conditional contracts, promotion agreements, planning matters and plot sales.
• Advise on more complex property matters, including secured lending, real estate finance, agricultural land and renewable energy projects.
• Support the Corporate team with property due diligence.
• Handle technical matters such as lease extensions, enfranchisement, title issues, portfolio transactions and compulsory purchase matters.
• Manage files effectively, ensuring matters progress efficiently and meet financial and billing targets.
• Develop strong, long-term client relationships and contribute to business development and networking activities.
• Provide guidance and support to Legal Assistants and junior team members where required.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure all work complies with regulatory and professional standards.

Skills

Commercial property

Client service

Organisation

Team collaboration

Job description

Commercial Property Lawyer | Commercial Property Solicitor | Property Lawyer | Real Estate Solicitor

Cardiff / Swansea | Competitive Salary | Permanent

Introduction

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive to join our team and take responsibility for a varied caseload of commercial property matters.

You will manage your own files and advise clients across a broad range of commercial property transactions, including:

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 23 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Additional days off, including a personal day, birthday day and discretionary Christmas closure day.
• Annual leave purchase scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Career development and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload covering commercial leases and Landlord & Tenant matters, including leases, assignments, licences, rent deposits and surrenders.
• Advise clients on estate management and ongoing property matters.
• Handle the acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold commercial properties, including transactions involving occupational tenancies.
• Support commercial and residential development projects, including site acquisitions, options, conditional contracts, promotion agreements, planning matters and plot sales.
• Advise on more complex property matters, including secured lending, real estate finance, agricultural land and renewable energy projects.
• Support the Corporate team with property due diligence.
• Handle technical matters such as lease extensions, enfranchisement, title issues, portfolio transactions and compulsory purchase matters.
• Manage files effectively, ensuring matters progress efficiently and meet financial and billing targets.
• Develop strong, long-term client relationships and contribute to business development and networking activities.
• Provide guidance and support to Legal Assistants and junior team members where required.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure all work complies with regulatory and professional standards.

Requirements

• Qualified as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales.
• Ideally 2-5+ years' PQE with strong Commercial Property experience.
• Confident managing a caseload independently from instruction through to completion.
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of commercial property matters.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• A proactive, commercially aware approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine commitment to client service.
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Experience of, or an interest in, supervising and developing junior team members.
• A collaborative, positive and team-focused approach.