Commercial Property Solicitor / Fee Earner

Clayton Legal; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Career development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Clayton Legal in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor or Fee Earner to join its busy Property team. You will manage a varied caseload with autonomy and deliver high-quality client service.

The role offers genuine flexibility around working patterns, a supportive, collaborative atmosphere, and opportunities for long-term career development within a well-established firm with a strong local reputation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing your own commercial property caseload OR experience in residential law and the desire to work in commercial property.
• A sound understanding of commercial property transactions and associated legal requirements.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach.
• A commitment to delivering high standards of client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of commercial property matters and progress transactions efficiently.
• Handle commercial property sales and purchases, leases, renewals and variations.
• Conduct due diligence and title investigations; liaise with clients, agents, lenders and other professionals.

Skills

Commercial property law

Client liaison

Independent worker

Job description

I'm currently working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Doncaster, which has been established for 40 years, and is looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor or Fee Earner to join its busy and successful Property team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected practice with a strong reputation in the local market. With four decades of experience, the firm prides itself on delivering a high standard of client care while maintaining the traditional values that have underpinned its success.

Offering genuine flexibility around working patterns, this role would suit a commercial property professional looking for quality work, autonomy and the opportunity to become part of a supportive and collaborative team.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing your own caseload of commercial property matters, ensuring transactions progress efficiently while providing an exceptional level of client service.

Your caseload will include:

• Commercial property sales and purchases
• Commercial leases, including landlord and tenant matters
• Lease renewals, assignments and variations
• Property acquisitions and disposals
• Landlord and tenant transactions
• Commercial property due diligence and title investigations
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders and other professionals throughout transactions

The successful candidate will be confident managing their own caseload with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to progressing matters.

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, Licensed Conveyancers or experienced Commercial Property Fee Earners with relevant experience.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience managing your own commercial property caseload OR experience in residential law and the desire to work in commercial property
• A sound understanding of commercial property transactions and associated legal requirements
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach
• A commitment to delivering high standards of client care

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience
• Flexible working patterns, with full-time and part-time applications welcomed
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• A varied caseload of commercial property matters
• Genuine long-term career development opportunities
• The opportunity to join a respected law firm with 40 years of history, an established client base and an excellent local reputation