Commercial Property Solicitor / Head of Department

JMC Legal Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in England seeks a Commercial Property Solicitor with over 3 years PQE to join a dynamic department in Hove. This role involves a range of responsibilities including handling agreements and acting for landlords and tenants. The firm offers a high-quality level of work along with competitive salaries and benefits, and provides flexibility with full-time or part-time options.

Benefits

Excellent salary levels

Hybrid working options

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.
• Experience in residential property is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join a growing Commercial Property team in a well-connected firm.
• Handle freehold and leasehold titles, draft and negotiate contracts.
• Act for landlords and tenants in commercial property transactions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiating contracts

Experience in commercial property

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3+ years PQE

Job description

Commercial Property Solicitor / Head of Department

This heavy-hitting firm operates a highly innovative, forward-thinking practice breaking the mould away from corporate cultures that are so often associated with firms of this size. Now looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor with 3+ years PQE with a view to becoming the Head of Commercial Property to accelerate the growth of their Real Estate department in Hove, East Sussex, this is a great opportunity for a commercially minded, aspirational individual who is looking to come in and leave their mark.

The Firm

• This firm is a well-respected key player in the South Coast market that boasts 3+ offices across mid‑Sussex and the South Coast and have ambitious plans to grow further. They have a rich heritage and stellar reputation which grants their fee earners access to high quality, city‑style work in which they are known to regularly deal with FTSE 250 companies, household names and HNW individuals.
• This is a great opportunity for an aspirational individual who is looking to leave their mark as at this firm all fee earners are made to feel empowered and are encouraged to help make a difference through cultures of freedom, progression and innovation. Feelings of self‑worth are far too often lost by staff within successful firms. These cultures allow this firm to boast one of the very best retention rates across all practices throughout the region making this firm really stand out from its competitors.

The Role

• You will be joining a growing Commercial Property team that is well connected on the South Coast / across the Sussex area. This firm deals with a high‑quality level of commercial property work and the department deals with the following: freehold and leasehold titles, drafting, and negotiating contracts for sale, transfers, leases, and agreements for lease, acting for landlords and tenants and acquisition and disposal of commercial properties.
• In this role you will be working within a wider team and be well supported across the board by paralegals and legal secretaries.

The Ideal Candidate

• Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3yrs+ PQE.
• You will be an excellent communicator and will be able to freely express your ideas.
• Experience of residential property would be an advantage but not essential.

What's on Offer

• A unique opportunity to join a growing and exciting commercial property department.
• A high quality, city‑level of work with a relaxed regional lifestyle.
• Excellent salary levels plus benefits.
• Full time or part time offered as well as hybrid working.