Commercial Property Solicitor or Partner

QED Legal LLP; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South Lakeland practice is seeking an experienced property solicitor to head their property department. This role offers high-quality work with national clients, generous holidays, and the opportunity for partnership. The firm promotes a collaborative environment with a hybrid working policy and significant growth potential.

Benefits

Generous Holidays (37 Days)

Hybrid Working Policy

Scope for Partnership

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property matters is essential.
• Ability to oversee a team and manage client relationships.
• Strong understanding of land law and related transactions.

Responsibilities

• Head the established property department and manage a team of 6.
• Handle a variety of commercial property transactions.
• Contribute to team growth and development.

Skills

Property Law

Team Leadership

Client Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Terrific opportunity for an experienced property solicitor to join this highly regarded South Lakeland practice and to Head up an established property department. This opportunity is available due to growth within the practice and there is scope to really make your presence felt whilst the team grows over the coming years.

• High Quality Work (National & London Clients)
• Generous Holidays (37 Days)
• Hybrid Working Policy
• Scope for Partnership
• No Following Needed

The firm have several offices across the region and deal with niche & complex work with transactions consisting of land law, including easements, forestry, agricultural and commercial property matters including business leases, overage, sales & purchases. There is scope to deal with high end residential property matters but 90% of this role is commercial property focused.

No following is needed for this role as the department receive lots of work from local estate agents, large regional businesses and a steady stream of recommendations. They are in the fortunate position of being able to 'cherry pick' work due to work volumes and the existing good reputation.

There will be some training attached to this role as you will be overseeing a team of6 that includes Legal Assistant & Secretarial support. Due to the volume of work in place there is a plan to grow the team and add 2 more Solicitors over the next 12 - 24 months and you will be essential to that growth.

There is a hybrid working policy in place with up to 40% of your time allowed to be spent working remotely. All in all they are a very nice firm to work for with 'no egos' which means it's a pleasant environment where everyone is on the same page and providing clients with the best service possible. Other benefits include a generous holiday allowance of 37 days holiday, annual bonus and scope for partnership.

For further information on this role, please contact Nick Skelly at QED Legal for a confidential chat.