Commercial Property Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established regional law firm in Staffordshire is seeking a Newly Qualified Commercial Property Solicitor to join their Commercial Property team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-quality commercial property matters, including acquisitions, leases, and client engagement. The firm prides itself on a supportive working environment and provides clear opportunities for career development and progression along with a competitive salary. If you're an enthusiastic solicitor looking to grow your career, this role is for you.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

High-quality work

Clear scope for career development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified solicitor or up to 3-4 years’ PQE required.
• Experience in commercial property gained during training or post-qualification is a must.
• Strong drafting and technical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft and negotiate commercial leases, renewals, and variations.
• Advise on landlord and tenant matters.
• Support on development and investment work.
• Conduct title investigation and due diligence.
• Manage matters from instruction through to completion.

Skills

Strong drafting and technical skills

Commercial, client-focused approach

Ability to manage a varied caseload

Enthusiastic and proactive attitude

Education

Newly Qualified solicitor or up to 3-4 years’ PQE

Experience in commercial property

Job description

Hiring: Commercial Property Solicitor (NQ+)
📍 Staffordshire / West Midlands
🏢 Well-established regional law firm

I’m working with a respected regional law firm that is looking to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor (Newly Qualified +) to join its busy and growing Commercial Property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ or junior solicitor to build strong technical experience within a supportive environment, handling high-quality work for a broad client base including landlords, tenants, developers and owner-managed businesses.

The Role

You’ll be involved in a wide range of commercial property matters, including:

• Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals

• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases, renewals and variations

• Advising on landlord and tenant matters

• Supporting on development and investment work

• Title investigation, due diligence and reporting

• Managing matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion

• Direct client contact and involvement in business development activities

The Ideal Candidate

• Newly Qualified solicitor or up to 3-4 years’ PQE

• Experience in commercial property gained during training or post-qualification

• Strong drafting and technical skills

• Commercial, client-focused approach

• Ability to manage a varied caseload with appropriate supervision

• Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to develop long-term within a firm

What’s on Offer

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• High-quality regional commercial property work

• Clear scope for career development and progression

• Competitive salary and benefits, dependent on experience

📩 If you’re a Commercial Property Solicitor at NQ+ level and open to hearing more, please apply or message me directly for a confidential discussion.