Commercial Property Solicitor

Henderson Scott; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted legal services

Employee referral incentives

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Henderson Scott is partnering with a leading Legal 500-ranked Real Estate team in York to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor ranging from NQ to 5 PQE. You will handle high-quality agricultural and rural property work alongside experienced property specialists, supporting on complex transactions for businesses and landowners.

The role offers a varied caseload including acquisitions, landlord and tenant, finance, asset management, and development projects, with clear career progression in a

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ - 5 years' PQE) with a focus on Commercial Property.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of commercial property matters.
• Assist with acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, and property finance.
• Contribute to asset management and agricultural/rural property transactions.
• Support on renewable energy and development projects.
• Assist with easements, rights of way and telecoms agreements.

Skills

Commercial Property

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Commercial Property Solicitor (NQ - 5 PQE) | York

Build your career with a leading Legal 500-ranked Real Estate team

A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an ambitious Newly Qualified Solicitor through to 5 years' PQE to join its growing Commercial Property team in York.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their expertise in commercial property while gaining exposure to high-quality agricultural and rural property work. You'll join a well-established Real Estate department known for advising businesses, landowners, developers, investors and agricultural clients across a broad range of property matters.

The Opportunity

Working alongside experienced property specialists, you will handle a varied caseload and support on complex, high-value transactions, including:

• Commercial property acquisitions and disposals
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Property finance and refinancing transactions
• Asset management work
• Agricultural and rural property transactions
• Farm and farmland acquisitions and sales
• Renewable energy and development projects
• Easements, rights of way and telecommunications agreements

This role offers excellent client exposure, high-quality work and genuine long-term career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ - 5 years' PQE)
• Experience in, or a strong interest in, Commercial Property
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to problem-solving

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted legal services
• Employee referral incentives
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression

If you’re looking to join a respected and growing Real Estate practice offering high-quality work and excellent long-term prospects, we’d love to hear from you.