Solicitor - Commercial Property

Flint Bishop Solicitors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Solicitor in Commercial Property to join their growing team. The role requires significant PQE in commercial property, excellent client care, and communication skills. Key responsibilities include handling site acquisitions, managing leases, and preparing documentation, with a strong focus on client relationships. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus potential, and career development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Career development opportunities

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Staff discounts on legal services

Qualifications

• Significant PQE in commercial property work is essential.
• Excellent client care and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of IT systems and processes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial and residential site acquisitions.
• Manage commercial leases and provide landlord/tenant advice.
• Prepare and review relevant documentation for transactions.
• Assist senior team members with high-value transactions.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Client care

Communication skills

Commercial property expertise

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Significant PQE in commercial property work

Tools

Microsoft suite

Job description

Solicitor - Commercial Property

Department: Commercial Property

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Leeds

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the firm’s Commercial Property practice in Leeds, as we look to grow our team and develop our clients base.

We are seeking to recruit a motivated, client-focused and friendly property lawyer who has significant PQE and is looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity. We are welcoming candidates at solicitor, associate, senior associate or partner level.

In particular, we are looking for an individual with a passion for development work, able to handle their own caseload of small-scale developments and work alongside partners on more complex work.

Our Commercial Property team has an enviable client base and we expect the successful candidate to have excellent career progression opportunities within the team.

This role is full time, Monday to Friday 36.25 hours, working onsite at our Leeds Embankment office, but applications from candidates looking to work in Sheffield or York offices would also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to:

• Commercial and residential site acquisitions.
• Commercial and residential development.
• Funding arrangements and agreements.
• Planning and infrastructure agreements.
• Overage and Option agreements.
• Commercial leases.
• Landlord and tenant advice.
• Prepare and review documents related to the above-mentioned documentation and other general commercial property transactions.
• Demonstrate a meticulous approach with great attention to detail.
• Provide assistance to senior team members with high-value transactions.
• Prepare for completion meetings; handle post-completion filings and prepare completion bibles.
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, often to tight deadlines and be able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and other departments within the firm.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will:

• Have significant PQE in commercial property work.
• Possess excellent client care and communication skills.
• Have a sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite.
• Be a hard-working and highly-motivated individual with the ability to work cohesively as part of a larger team.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment at our Leeds offices
• Career development opportunities
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Monthly food on the firm for all staff
• Staff discounts on legal services