Solicitor

Buckles Law; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Birthday day off

Private healthcare

Healthcare cashback

Enhanced pension

Buy extra holiday

Group life assurance

Job summary

Buckles Law is expanding its Commercial Property practice in Peterborough and recruiting a solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE. You will manage a varied caseload, work with senior lawyers on complex transactions, and build strong client relationships while contributing to the team’s growth.

The role offers a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities to handle cross-border matters and develop your expertise within a leading regional law firm.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE with solid commercial property experience.
• Technically strong with good attention to detail.
• Commercially aware and able to provide pragmatic advice.
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of commercial property matters with supervision.
• Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on larger, high-value transactions.
• Develop strong client relationships and deliver high-quality client experience.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the team.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Commercially aware

Job description

Buckles Law is an award-winning firm that provides world-class client experience of a comprehensive range of legal services to both businesses and individuals in the UK and internationally.

We deliver effective and cost-efficient legal solutions from our offices based in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough, and Stamford with international presence in Paris and Milan.

This is made possible due to our team of highly dedicated, enthusiastic professionals across our locations. We pride ourselves on providing a positive work environment where independent thinking and new ideas are actively encouraged and where every member of the team genuinely can make a difference.

Buckles holds the LawNet Mark of Excellence, is Investor in People Gold accredited, and is a certified B Corporation, reflecting its commitment to excellence, people and responsible business practices.

We are now expanding the Commercial Property practice and recruiting for an ambitious and commercially minded Commercial Property Solicitor (3–5 years’ PQE) to join our established and growing team in Peterborough.

About the team you’ll be joining:

Our Commercial Property team is a collaborative and high-performing group of experienced lawyers delivering a broad range of real estate services to a diverse client base. We support developers, landowners, investors and businesses across a range of sectors, using a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to achieve our clients’ objectives.

The team is recognised for its breadth of expertise, advising on everything from development site acquisitions and disposals to asset management of large property portfolios, landlord and tenant matters, and property finance arrangements.

We act for both national and international clients, including businesses with cross-border interests, and are regularly instructed on complex and high-value transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and progressive environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Manage your own caseload of commercial property matters, with appropriate supervision and support
• Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on larger, more complex and high-value transactions
• Develop strong client relationships and play an active role in delivering high-quality client experience
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the team

The role offers a genuine balance of autonomy and collaboration, enabling you to build on your experience and legal skill set while gaining exposure to complex and intellectually stimulating work.

About our work in Commercial Property:

You will be involved in a wide range of commercial property matters, which may include:

• Acquisitions and disposals of commercial property and development land
• Landlord and tenant work, including leases, renewals and asset management
• Property finance and secured lending transactions
• Development work, including site assembly and plot sales
• Portfolio management for corporate and investor clients

Given the nature of our client base, you will have exposure to both domestic and international transactions, often involving multiple stakeholders and requiring a commercial, solution-driven approach.

We are looking for someone who is:

• 3–5 years’ PQE with solid commercial property experience
• Technically strong, with good attention to detail
• Commercially aware and able to provide pragmatic advice
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• Relishing responsibility, but equally keen to learn from experienced colleagues

Reward and development

At Buckles Law, we believe in creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported, and rewarded. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:

• Generous Annual Leave. Enjoy enhanced holiday entitlement plus all UK Bank Holidays, giving you more time to relax and recharge.
• Celebrate Your Birthday. Take a well-deserved break on your birthday (or the closest working day) it’s on us!
• Festive Time Off. Unwind with additional leave on Christmas Eve (full day) and New Year’s Eve (half day PM), when these fall on a contracted working day.
• Private Healthcare. Access to comprehensive private healthcare options for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind when it matters most.
• Healthcare Cashback Plans. Reclaim everyday health expenses like dental, optical, and physiotherapy, completely free for you and your loved ones.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme. We’ll match your contributions up to 5%, helping you build a secure financial future.
• Buy Extra Holiday. You can purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year.
• Group Life Assurance. Financial protection for your loved ones with life cover worth 4x your annual salary.

We recognise the success of every employee; working with you to ensure you have what you need to maximise your potential and develop your career.

We are an equal opportunity and disability-inclusive employerand value diversityacross the firm. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or parental or caring status.