Commercial Solicitor Team Leader

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Excellent public transport links

Paid bank holidays

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is recruiting for a seasoned Commercial Property Solicitor to lead and support a growing Bristol-based team. You will manage a varied commercial property caseload, oversee day-to-day operations and deliver top-tier client service while helping develop the wider department.

Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in commercial property transactions, supervision experience, and the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with current practising certificate.
• Proven experience managing a commercial property caseload.
• Experience supervising colleagues in a legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property transactions and compliance.
• Excellent drafting and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied commercial property caseload with deadlines.
• Provide legal advice and oversee transaction documentation.
• Lead day-to-day operations, allocate workloads, monitor performance.
• Supervise and develop team members through guidance and feedback.
• Maintain relationships with clients, lenders and other stakeholders.
• Ensure AML, risk assessments, file reviews and procedures are followed.
• Monitor file progression and departmental targets within CMS.
• Foster communication and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Drafting and attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client service orientation

Discretion and judgement

Education

Qualified Solicitor with practicing certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic legal case management systems

Job description

My client, a growing and established law firm based in Bristol, is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor or legal professional to lead and support its Commercial Property team. The role involves managing a varied commercial property caseload, overseeing day-to-day team operations and delivering a high standard of client service while supporting the development and performance of the wider department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied commercial property caseload, ensuring matters progress efficiently and deadlines are met.
• Provide legal advice and oversee the preparation of transaction documentation.
• Lead the team's day-to-day operations, allocating workloads and monitoring performance.
• Supervise, support and develop team members through guidance and feedback.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, lenders, solicitors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with AML, risk assessments, file reviews and internal procedures.
• Monitor file progression, departmental targets and case management systems.
• Promote effective communication, collaboration and continuous improvement across the team.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent legal professional with a current practicing certificate, where applicable.
• Proven experience managing a commercial property caseload.
• Experience supervising, supporting or guiding colleagues in a legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property transactions and associated compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent drafting and attention to detail.
• A professional and client-focused approach, with sound judgement and discretion.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and electronic legal case management systems.
• The ability to remain calm, effective and organised in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous formal team leadership or line management experience.
• Management or leadership training.
• Experience using HM Land Registry digital services, electronic filing systems and legal dictation software.

Benefits

• Convenient North Bristol location.
• Free on-site parking.
• Excellent public transport links.
• Paid bank holidays.