Commercial Property Solicitor (Ref: 28)

EXPEDITE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

25 days leave

Enhanced pension

Cycle to work

Enhanced maternity pay

Career progression to Partner

Job summary

EXPEDITE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED, in partnership with a Plymouth-based Legal Firm, is recruiting for a Commercial Property Lawyer. The role suits a Solicitor or Associate with 3–4 years' qualified experience, who is commercially minded and enjoys client interaction.

You will handle commercial property matters from instruction to completion, contribute to business development, and have a clear path for progression to Partner within a supportive firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor/associate with 3–4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Handling commercial property matters from instruction through to completion.
• Supporting colleagues during peak workloads and larger transactions.
• Supervising and working with support staff as required.
• Participating in business development initiatives at firm, department and team level.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Commercial awareness

MS Office

Networking

Client service

Forward-thinking

Specialist focus

Independent & collaborative

Education

Solicitor

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Case management systems

Job description

ERS are partnered with a Plymouth based Legal Firm who are recruiting for a Commercial Property Lawyer to them. This role suits a Solicitor or Associate with 3 – 4 years of qualified experience, who is commercially minded, enjoys client interaction, and is keen to build a long term career with clear progression to Partner.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• A collaborative team player, comfortable working independently on matters within your expertise while seeking guidance where appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Commercially aware, with a practical understanding of the needs and pressures faced by commercial clients.
• Confident user of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, with experience of case management systems.
• Willing to invest time in networking and relationship-building, including attending events outside normal office hours.
• Committed to delivering an excellent client service, keeping clients fully informed and responding flexibly when matters require attention outside standard hours.
• A forward-thinking mindset, willing to share ideas, suggest improvements, and positively challenge existing practices.
• Ambition to develop a specialist focus within commercial property over time.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively on matters such as:
  • Commercial leases (landlord and tenant)
  • Property acquisitions and disposals
  • Development projects
  • Property aspects of corporate and business transactions

Key Responsibilities

• Handling commercial property matters from instruction through to completion.
• Supporting colleagues during peak workloads, absences, or on larger transactions.
• Supervising and working effectively with support staff where required.
• Actively participating in business development initiatives at firm, department, and team level.
• Managing financial aspects of files, including billing and cashflow in line with firm procedures.
• Ensuring all work is carried out accurately and in compliance with quality and risk management standards.
• Attending and contributing to departmental meetings.
• Developing new work from existing and prospective clients and referrers.
• Building and maintaining a strong professional network and promoting the firm.
• Keeping IT skills up to date and taking responsibility for ongoing professional development.
• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Genuine opportunity for career progression to Partner

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven commercial property lawyer seeking high-quality work, strong benefits, and a clear path for advancement within a supportive and ambitious firm.