Senior Commercial Property Lawyer – 3+ PQE (Devizes)

Chadwick Nott; Devizes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive environment

Professional development

Career progression

Employee benefits

Job summary

Awdry Law in Devizes is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to join its established Commercial Property team in Devizes. The role offers a varied caseload and a dynamic, supportive environment with a strong client service ethos.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years PQE in commercial property, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and experience with leases and related documents. There is a clear path for progression within a growing department.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years’ PQE in commercial property
• Strong drafting, reviewing and negotiation skills
• Experience with commercial leases, licences, rent deposit deeds and side letters
• Strong understanding of Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, title issues, planning and environmental considerations
• Experience with SDLT, VAT and property due diligence processes
• Familiarity with Land Registry requirements
• Excellent communication skills and confidence managing client expectations
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently with strong organisational skills
• Proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach
• Experience contributing to business development and client growth

Responsibilities

• Managing a broad range of commercial property matters
• Commercial property sales and acquisitions
• Landlord and tenant matters, including leases, agreements for lease and ancillary documents
• Freehold and leasehold transactions
• Property finance matters acting for lenders or borrowers
• Property aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence and contract amendments
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Delivering high levels of service and identifying opportunities for improved delivery
• Supporting the profile and reputation of the department through networking and marketing

Skills

Strong drafting

Negotiation

Client management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

Tools

Case management systems

Land Registry requirements

Job description

Awdry Law in Devizes is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to join its established Commercial Property team in Devizes. The role offers a varied caseload and a dynamic, supportive environment with a strong client service ethos.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years PQE in commercial property, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and experience with leases and related documents. There is a clear path for progression within a growing department.