Senior Commercial Property Lawyer - Dorset

Chadwick Nott; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Dorset seeks a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer to join their respected team. The role offers a strategic position with varied work across multiple sectors, emphasizing quality client care and work-life balance, ideal for experienced solicitors looking for a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Great work/life balance

Qualifications

• At least 6 years PQE in commercial property law.
• Significant experience in advising various clients.
• Comfortable managing own files.

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisitions, disposals, leases, and financing matters.
• Act for commercial landlords, developers, and high-net-worth clients.
• Negotiate commercial leases and complex land deals.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client management

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Senior Commercial Property Lawyer - Dorset

Looking for high-quality work without the London grind? This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level commercial property lawyer to join a highly respected and well-established team in the heart of Dorset.

This role sits within a thriving, mid-sized commercial practice known for its depth of expertise and long-standing client relationships. The successful commercial property lawyer can expect to handle a broad spectrum of commercial real estate matters, acting for a diverse range of clients including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, private wealth clients, and rural estates. Dependent on experience, this hire can be at either senior associate or even salaried partner level.

What's on offer:

• A strategic senior-level role with real influence and visibility.
• Interesting, varied work across sectors including retail, industrial, leisure, development and agriculture.
• Strong emphasis on client care and quality over volume.
• Supportive working environment with high-calibre colleagues.
• Great work/life balance in a scenic, sought-after location.

The work you'll be doing:

• Advising on acquisitions, disposals, leases, financing, and development matters.
• Acting for a broad client base including commercial landlords and tenants, local developers, high-net-worth individuals, and rural landowners.
• Handling everything from strategic land deals and commercial lease negotiations to sales of garden plots and farm holdings.
• Collaborating with tax advisors, accountants and land agents on complex, multi-faceted matters.

Candidate requirements:

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 6 years PQE and significant experience and technical expertise in commercial property.
• Comfortable managing your own files and supporting junior team members.
• Commercially minded, approachable and confident with clients.
• Keen to work somewhere where quality of service, not just quantity of work, is the priority.

Whether you're looking to relocate, return to private practice, or simply wishing to take on a more balanced senior role this could be the move that ticks every box.

Having worked with this firm and spent time with their senior management team, I've seen firsthand how great their culture is and how much they genuinely care about work-life balance.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*