Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Christmas leave

Gym discounts

Career progression

Networking events

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Limited is assisting a South Wales law firm in Cardiff or Swansea to appoint a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor. The role covers a broad range of commercial property matters and offers the chance to manage an own caseload in a client‑facing environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or Chartered Legal Executive qualification with 2-5+ years' PQE and be capable of working independently while contributing to the growth of the department and

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales.
• 2-5+ years PQE with solid Commercial Property experience.
• Ability to manage own caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied commercial property caseload incl. leases, landlord/tenant matters, acquisitions and disposals.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to the growth of the department.
• Mentor junior members of the team and support knowledge sharing.
• Progress files efficiently and maintain strong financial performance.
• Assist with business development and networking activities.

Skills

Commercial property

Caseload management

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Independent work

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

Location: South Wales - Cardiff or Swansea

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: to £70k

PQE: 2-5+ years

The Opportunity

An established and growing South Wales law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive to join its expanding Commercial Property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career within a modern, client-focused firm, working with a diverse client base and handling a broad range of commercial property matters.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage their own caseload, work on interesting and varied transactions, develop client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

The Role

You will be responsible for a varied commercial property caseload, including:

• Commercial leases and Landlord & Tenant matters, including grants, assignments, licences, rent deposits and surrenders.
• Estate management and ongoing property matters.
• Acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold commercial property.
• Commercial and residential development work, including site acquisitions, options, conditional contracts, promotion agreements and plot sales.
• Secured lending and real estate finance.
• Agricultural land transactions and renewable energy projects.
• Property due diligence in support of corporate transactions.
• Lease extensions, enfranchisement and complex title issues.
• Portfolio transactions and compulsory purchase matters.
• Progressing files efficiently and maintaining strong financial performance.
• Developing and maintaining excellent client relationships.
• Contributing to business development and networking activities.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where appropriate.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales.
• Have 2-5+ years' PQE with solid Commercial Property experience.
• Be confident managing their own caseload independently.
• Have strong technical knowledge across a broad range of commercial property matters.
• Possess excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Have a proactive, hands-on approach and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and client-management skills.
• Be commercially minded and keen to contribute to the growth of the department.
• Have an interest in supervising and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Be collaborative and team focused.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Additional personal day and birthday day off.
• Additional Christmas leave.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Gym discounts.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Recognition for key career milestones.
• Networking, corporate and charity events.
• Employee referral scheme.