Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Birmingham is looking for a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor with over 8 years of experience. This senior position involves managing a varied caseload, supervising junior staff, and participating in business development. The role offers a leadership track and hybrid working options, ensuring a collaborative team environment. Competitive salary is on offer for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of PQE in commercial property.
• Strong understanding of commercial property law.
• Experience in managing teams and workloads.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of commercial property matters.
• Supervise and manage junior team members.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Commercial property law expertise

Client care skills

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Senior Commercial Property Solicitor / Partner – Birmingham

Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Leadership Opportunity | Legal 500 Firm

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm based in Birmingham City Centre is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (8+ PQE) to join its established Commercial Property team. This senior-level position offers the opportunity to take on a leadership role, with clear potential to progress to Partner level (Salaried Partner, depending on experience).

The Role

You will handle a broad and varied caseload of commercial property matters, including:

• Drafting, negotiating, and completing commercial leases, licences to occupy, agreements for lease, and related documentation
• Acting for SMEs and business owners in the purchase and sale of commercial property
• Acting for bridging lenders and other lenders in securing property loans and negotiating related documentation
• Acting for Receivers, Liquidators, and Administrators in property transactions
• Advising alongside the Corporate team on the property aspects of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, share purchases, and restructuring
• Conducting property due diligence, reviewing titles, leases, searches, and replies to enquiries
• Providing strategic advice on freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals within corporate deals
• Advising on property finance and security over land
• Drafting auction packs and other transactional documentation

This is a senior leadership role where you will also:

• Supervise and manage junior members of the Commercial Property team, including monthly supervision meetings
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, delivering high standards of client care and file management
• Support the firm’s business development initiatives and attend marketing events
• Contribute to the firm’s strategic objectives by participating in internal strategy groups
• Prepare annual submissions for the Legal 500 for the Commercial Property department

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 8+ years’ PQE in commercial property
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of commercial property law
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client care skills
• Experience supervising junior team members and managing workloads
• Proactive, strategic thinker with an interest in business development and team leadership
• Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-5:30pm; Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (37 hours per week)
Location: Birmingham City Centre (hybrid working available)

Reference: CC61396 – Senior Commercial Property Solicitor – Birmingham

Contact Number: 0117 313 0502

For more information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact our specialist legal recruitment team.