Commercial Property Solicitor

G2legal; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Job summary

G2legal is recruiting a Commercial Property Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive (2+ PQE) in Devon, with a choice of Exeter or Torquay. Hybrid working and clear progression are on offer, with salary and benefits competitive.

You will handle a varied commercial property caseload, including sales, acquisitions, leases, and development projects, with client contact from day one.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) or Property Lawyer.
• Minimum 2 years’ PQE in commercial property.
• Experience managing a commercial property caseload independently.
• Strong drafting and negotiating property documents.
• Confident client-facing ability and relationship-building.
• Interest in business development.
• Agricultural or rural property experience beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial property sales, acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft and negotiate leases and agreements for lease.
• Landlord and tenant matters.
• Property development projects, including finance and secured lending.
• Options, conditional contracts and development documentation.
• Business asset transactions where applicable.
• Limited rural or agricultural property work as interested.

Skills

Client-facing

Drafting & negotiation

Property law knowledge

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor, CILEx or Property Lawyer

Job description

Commercial Property Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive (2+ PQE)

Commercial Property Lawyer – Exeter or Torquay, Devon | Hybrid Working

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Commercial Property Solicitor job in Devon – Exeter or Torquay with hybrid working and clear progression

A leading South West law firm is continuing to grow its Commercial Property team and is looking to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or experienced Property Lawyer to join its well-established practice in Devon.

Why apply for this Commercial Property role?

• Clear and achievable partnership progression
• Choice of office location: Exeter or Torquay
• Competitive salary with enhanced benefits package
• Private healthcare and additional perks
• Hybrid and flexible working from day one
• Open to part-time or flexible working patterns

About the Firm

Highly regarded South West law firm with a strong reputation in commercial property law

Acts for a wide-ranging client base including SMEs, developers, investors and landowners

Known for delivering high-quality legal work alongside a supportive and flexible culture

Offers strong career development, training and internal progression opportunities

The Commercial Property Solicitor Role

You will handle a varied and high-quality commercial property caseload, including:

• Commercial property sales, acquisitions and disposals
• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases and agreements for lease
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Commercial and mixed-use property development projects
• Property finance, secured lending, overage and clawback agreements
• Options, conditional contracts and development documentation
• Business asset sales and purchases (including hotels, pubs and leisure property)
• Opportunity to undertake rural and agricultural property work if of interest

This role offers exposure to transactions across Devon and the wider South West, with genuine autonomy and client contact.

Your Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) or Property Lawyer
• Minimum 2 years’ PQE in commercial property law
• Experience managing a commercial property caseload independently
• Strong technical skills in drafting and negotiating property documents
• Confident client-facing ability and relationship-building skills
• Interest in business development and networking advantageous
• Agricultural or rural property experience beneficial but not essential

Flexible Working Options

This Commercial Property role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, with hybrid working as standard. The firm is open to informal discussions or initial video calls before application.

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