Commercial Property Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Life cover (2x salary)

Cycle to Work

Staff discounts on legal services

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Commercial Property Lawyer to join a growing team in York with hybrid and flexible working. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 to £75,000 and requires 2+ years PQE in commercial property.

You will handle a broad client base, manage your own matters, and benefit from mentoring, accessible partners, and development opportunities that support a sustainable, long-term career path.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years PQE in commercial property.
• Strong drafting and client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage own caseload with supervision.
• Collaborative mindset and business development interest.

Responsibilities

• Manage own matters and support on larger transactions.
• Handle sale and purchase of freehold/leasehold property.
• Advise on land acquisitions and disposals.
• Work on promotion agreements.
• Draft and negotiate commercial and residential leases.
• Support development work including site acquisitions and plot sales.
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Commercial property

Drafting

Client relations

Networking

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Commercial Property Lawyer

Location: York (hybrid and flexible working)

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000

Experience: 2+ years PQE

If you are a Commercial Property Lawyer who wants high-quality work without unrealistic pressure, and you value a firm that genuinely supports flexible working and long-term development, this is a strong opportunity to join a growing team with multiple openings.

Our client is expanding their Commercial Property team and is open to speaking with lawyers from around 2 years PQE upwards (and potentially slightly below for the right person). You will join a collaborative, supportive group where partners are accessible, mentoring is part of the culture, and you will be trusted to shape your working day.

You will work with a broad client base including landowners, commercial property owners, developers, housebuilders and agricultural clients on a varied and often complex caseload. There is real scope to broaden your technical experience, take on more sophisticated transactions, and develop your career in a sustainable way.

What Youll Be Doing

• Managing your own matters while also supporting on larger, more complex transactions

• Handling sale and purchase of freehold and leasehold commercial and residential property

• Advising on land acquisitions and disposals, including conditional contracts

• Working on promotion agreements

• Drafting and negotiating commercial and residential leases

• Supporting development work including site acquisitions and disposals, option agreements, overage agreements, planning and infrastructure agreements and plot sales

• Advising on easements

• Supporting secured lending and property portfolio financing

• Building and strengthening relationships with existing and new clients

• Delivering excellent client care and contributing to business development activity

What Were Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor with 2+ years PQE in commercial property (or closely related property work)

• Comfortable managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision

• Strong drafting skills and a practical, client-focused approach

• A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in being part of a growing team

• Confidence building relationships and getting involved in networking and business development

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary with generous bonus scheme

• Realistic billing targets that support quality rather than volume

• Genuine flexible working, including the ability to shape your day around core hours

• Hybrid working (up to 50% from home for most roles)

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with long service

• Office closure between Christmas and New Year

• Your birthday off (during your birthday month)

• Health cash plan and wellbeing support (including counselling and wellbeing resources)

• Pension scheme and life cover (2x salary) plus personal accident insurance

• Cycle to Work scheme and commuting benefits

• Professional development support including induction, clear progression framework, mentoring, and support for relevant qualifications and subscriptions

• Staff discounts on legal services

• Regular social events and an active social committee

• On-site parking

Working Arrangements

Hybrid and flexible working are available. The role is based in York (outside of City Centre, with parking and local amenities)

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