Commercial Property Solicitor

Legal Southwest; Totnes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward‑thinking law firm in Totnes is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor / Legal Executive to join their supportive and experienced team. This role involves managing caseloads, supporting transactions, and conducting property-related tasks. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong communication, teamwork skills, and a knowledge of property processes. The firm offers a competitive salary and a benefits package, with the role becoming hybrid after initial office-based training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience of organising workloads to meet priorities and objectives.
• Excellent customer service skills with a solution‑focused approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload under supervision.
• Support colleagues on transactions and project work.
• Draft and negotiate leases and transfers.

Skills

Strong teamwork skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Creativity and innovation

Effective problem‑solving and strategic thinking

Strong analytical ability

Flexibility and adaptability

Resilience and the ability to manage pressure

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Good knowledge of property processes and procedures

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Solicitor / Legal Executive (PQE 0–2) to join our client, a forward‑thinking law firm in Totnes. This role is well suited to an ambitious individual who is keen to develop their career within a growing and aspirational firm operating in line with a clear business plan.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and experienced team that is committed to training, development, and progression. Over time, there is scope for the individual to take on increasing responsibility, in line with their skills, experience, and career aspirations.

This is a fee‑earning role, supporting the property team with a wide range of day‑to‑day transactional and administrative tasks across commercial and residential property matters.

Main Responsibilities

• Under appropriate supervision, the role holder will be responsible for:
• Managing their own caseload where appropriate
• Supporting colleagues on individual transactions and wider project‑based work
• Opening and maintaining case files
• Providing cost estimates to new clients
• Recording time in line with the firm’s time recording policies
• Conducting title reviews
• Drafting and negotiating leases and transfers
• Obtaining and reporting on title information from the Land Registry
• Dealing with Land Registry requisitions
• Assisting with, and where appropriate managing, commercial property matters
• Assisting with, and where appropriate managing, residential conveyancing transactions
• Obtaining and reporting on property searches
• Attending meetings and preparing accurate attendance notes
• Preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) forms
• Promoting the firm’s vision and values in all client interactions
• Delivering a high‑quality, professional service to clients and colleagues, both in person and by telephone, responding promptly and appropriately to requests
• Maintaining up‑to‑date legal knowledge through publications, updates, and relevant training

Skills Required

• Strong teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Effective problem‑solving and strategic thinking
• Strong analytical ability
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Resilience and the ability to manage pressure
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of business environments

Person Specification

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Experience of organising workloads to meet priorities and objectives
• Good knowledge of property processes and procedures
• Excellent customer service skills with a solution‑focused approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise work to meet deadlines
• High level of attention to detail
• Good IT skills, including knowledge of office systems, procedures, and file management
• Ability to work flexibly and independently when required

The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, the role would initially be office based for training and induction etc – but after this to become hybrid working if preferred.

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