Commercial Property Solicitor – Newly Qualified (NQ)

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

25 days' annual leave

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking a newly qualified solicitor to join a busy Commercial Property Department in Harrogate. You will handle a varied caseload for landlords, tenants, investors, businesses and private clients under supervision of the Head of Commercial Property.

This role offers exposure to freehold and leasehold transactions, leases and property finance across office, industrial, retail and agricultural sectors, with opportunities to develop technical expertise and

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Solicitor joining busy Commercial Property Department.
• Handle varied caseload for landlords, tenants, investors, businesses and private clients.
• Experience with commercial property matters and client communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied commercial property caseload from instruction to completion with supervision.
• Handle commercial property acquisitions and disposals including freehold and leasehold.
• Advise on landlord and tenant matters including drafting and negotiating leases, licences and renewals.
• Assist with property finance transactions for borrowers and lenders as appropriate.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial property documents.
• Prepare title reports and provide clear, practical legal and commercial advice.
• Deal with Land Registry applications and Stamp Duty Land Tax returns.
• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders, surveyors and other advisers.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and progress updates.
• Ensure compliance with SRA requirements and AML obligations.
• Collaborate with Corporate, Property Litigation and Private Client teams.
• Support client retention and business development.
• Attend networking events to develop new business.

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Newly Qualified Solicitor to join a busy and growing Commercial Property Department.

Working closely with the Head of Commercial Property, you will handle a varied caseload for landlords, tenants, property investors, businesses, companies and private clients.

The work will cover a broad range of commercial property matters, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, commercial leases, landlord and tenant matters, property finance and property management across office, industrial, retail and agricultural sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ Solicitor to develop their technical expertise, take ownership of their own matters with appropriate support and supervision, and build long-term client relationships within a supportive and commercially focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied commercial property caseload from initial instruction through to completion, with appropriate supervision.
• Handle commercial property acquisitions and disposals, including freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Advise on landlord and tenant matters, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial leases, licences, assignments, underleases and renewals.
• Assist with property finance transactions, acting for borrowers and lenders where appropriate.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial property documents.
• Prepare reports on title and provide clear, practical advice on legal and commercial issues.
• Deal with Land Registry applications, registrations, post-completion requirements and Stamp Duty Land Tax returns.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, surveyors, accountants and other professional advisers.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, ensuring they understand the progress of their matters and any relevant legal or commercial risks.
• Manage files effectively, meeting key deadlines, transaction timetables and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with firm procedures, SRA requirements, anti-money laundering obligations and other relevant legislation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across other departments, including Corporate, Property Litigation and Private Client.
• Maintain existing client relationships and contribute to client retention and business development.
• Attend networking events and identify opportunities to develop new business and promote the firm's services.

What We Offer

• Salary of £45,000–£50,000
• Targeted incentive schemes
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to annual leave entitlement
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Supportive and professional working environment in modern, well-located offices
• Opportunities for career progression within the practice
• Ongoing CPD, training and personal development
• Opportunities to support charitable initiatives and make a positive contribution to the local community

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful