Commercial Property Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Extra leave

Birthday day off

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd is assisting a Peterborough-based firm to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor. You will manage a broad commercial property caseload, work closely with partners on high-value transactions and develop strong client relationships in a supportive, progressive team.

The role offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, and an enhanced pension, with genuine progression opportunities and a balanced, autonomous-collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 3–5 years' PQE in commercial property.
• Technically strong with good attention to detail.
• Team player who collaborates effectively with partners and senior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Manage acquisitions and disposals of commercial property and development land.
• Handle landlord and tenant work, including leases, renewals and asset management.
• Advise on property finance and secured lending transactions.
• Undertake development work, including site assembly and plot sales.
• Manage property portfolios for corporate and investor clients.
• Involve in domestic and international transactions with multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you a Commercial Property Solicitor looking to join an established and growing team offering a Competitive Salary, private healthcare, an enhanced pension, genuine progression and more? This is an excellent opportunity to manage a broad commercial property caseload and gain exposure to complex, high-value work within a supportive and progressive team in Peterborough.

About the Firm:

An expanding practice whose Commercial Property team is a collaborative, high-performing group delivering a broad range of real estate services to a diverse client base of developers, landowners, investors and businesses. Recognised for its breadth of expertise, the team acts for both national and international clients, including businesses with cross-border interests, and is regularly instructed on complex and high-value transactions, all within a supportive and progressive environment.

Commercial Property Solicitor — Position Overview:

• Manage your own caseload of commercial property matters with appropriate supervision and support
• Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on larger, more complex and high-value transactions
• Develop strong client relationships and deliver a high-quality client experience
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the team
• A genuine balance of autonomy and collaboration, with exposure to intellectually stimulating work

Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Property Solicitor:

• Managing acquisitions and disposals of commercial property and development land
• Handling landlord and tenant work, including leases, renewals and asset management
• Advising on property finance and secured lending transactions
• Undertaking development work, including site assembly and plot sales
• Managing property portfolios for corporate and investor clients
• Working on both domestic and international transactions, often involving multiple stakeholders
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to the growth of the team

Requirements of the Commercial Property Solicitor:

• Qualified Solicitor with 3–5 years' PQE and solid commercial property experience
• Technically strong, with good attention to detail
• Commercially aware and able to provide pragmatic advice
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• Someone who relishes responsibility but is equally keen to learn from experienced colleagues

The Benefits for the Commercial Property Solicitor role:

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays, a day off for your birthday and additional leave at Christmas
• Private healthcare via AXA and free healthcare cashback plans for you and your family
• Enhanced pension with 5% matched employer contribution
• The ability to buy up to 5 additional holiday days
• And more