Commercial Property Solicitor

eNL Legal; Ouzlewell Green; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal in Leeds is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join a growing team and take ownership of a varied caseload.

You will manage commercial property matters from instruction to completion, including leases, landlord and tenant issues, renewals, subleases and business acquisitions/disposals, while helping develop junior colleagues and contributing to the department's growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in Commercial Property.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining high client care.
• Proactive and personable with interest in business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload from instruction through to completion, including leases, landlord/tenant matters, renewals, subleases, surrenders and business acquisitions/disposals.
• Advise on setting up businesses and other commercial property transactions.
• Develop existing client relationships and build connections with local businesses.
• Support and develop junior colleagues while contributing to department growth.

Skills

Commercial property

Client relationship management

Business development

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

JOB TITLE: Commercial Property Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED: 7+

LOCATION: Leeds

SALARY: Up to £75,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join a growing law firm in Leeds, with the chance to play a key role in the continued development of its commercial property offering.

You will manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters from instruction through to completion, including commercial leases, landlord and tenant matters, lease renewals, subleases, surrenders and business acquisitions and disposals. You will also advise on matters relating to setting up businesses and other commercial property transactions.

Working closely with the firm's senior leadership, you will have the opportunity to develop existing client relationships, build connections with local businesses and contribute to the department's continued growth. You will also benefit from paralegal or trainee support with your caseload and administrative tasks.

THE CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will have at least 7 years' experience in Commercial Property and be confident managing a full and varied caseload independently.

You will have strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining high standards of client care. Strong communication skills and a commercially minded approach are essential.

The ideal candidate will be proactive and personable, with an interest in business development and building lasting relationships with clients. You will also be willing to support and develop junior colleagues while contributing to the ongoing growth of the department.

THE FIRM:

This opportunity is with a growing, full service law firm with offices in West Yorkshire. The firm has an established client base and offers a friendly, down to earth working environment, with plans for continued expansion.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, take ownership of your caseload and play an active part in shaping the future of the commercial property department.

A competitive salary is available depending on experience, alongside the opportunity to take on a key role within a growing team and contribute to the development of the department.

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