Commercial Property Solicitor / Associate - (2-5 PQE), Norwich

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Norwich is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor or Associate with 2-5 years PQE to join their dynamic team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of commercial property matters, providing legal advice, and supporting clients in various transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment with a focus on professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE or equivalent.
• Experience in managing commercial property cases.
• Ability to advise clients and draft legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload with supervision.
• Attend client meetings and assess legal issues.
• Draft documents and conduct legal research.

Skills

Knowledge of law and legal principles

Commercial property work

Client management

Legal research

Education

Solicitor qualification

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Commercial Property Solicitor / Associate - (2-5 PQE), Norwich, norwich

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Ashtons Legal LLP

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

We are looking for a solicitor or associate to work with our Commercial Property Team to assist in the delivery of commercial property legal services to the Firm’s clients.

The role will cover all aspects of commercial property work, including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, leases and lease renewals, licenses, options, borrowing and secured lending, corporate support and small business disposals and acquisitions.

Knowledge, skills and experience required

As a solicitor in our team, you will cover all aspects of commercial property work including the acquisition and disposal of both freehold and leasehold premises, investment portfolio management, development sites, property finance work, landlord and tenant matters, corporate support and other associated property issues.

Ideally you will have between 2-5 years PQE (or equivalent) although more or less PQE will be considered. You will require knowledge of law and legal principles relevant to the work conducted by the Commercial Property Team.

As a fee earner in the team, you can expect to:

• Manage your own caseload with some supervision from partners and senior associates
• Attend meetings and interviews with clients
• Assess legal issues and advise accordingly
• Advise on costs (including the preparation of Letters of Engagement)
• Draft documents and letters, and prepare and submit searches
• Conduct legal research where necessary
• Maintain files
• Attend business development events, cultivating new business

The Commercial Property Team

The team deal with any aspect of commercial property - from the acquisition and funding of commercial property, to the day to day management and occupation of properties. Our services include: leases – pre-letting, new build and existing premises, lease renewals and terminations, acquisitions and disposals, property management – dilapidations, rent reviews, assignments and sub-lettings and alterations, lease extensions, collective enfranchisement. Clients range from large national clients to smaller local businesses.

Ashtons Legal is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.