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Solicitor - Commercial Property

Walsh Employment

Marlborough

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GBP 35,000 - 50,000

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Job summary

Walsh Employment is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor to join their team in Marlborough, with a focus on agricultural and commercial property transactions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a proactive approach in supporting the team and managing their own caseload. This role includes responsibilities such as drafting legal documents, managing client correspondence, and maintaining compliance standards, all within a collaborative working environment that offers opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Collaborative working environment

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and development

Exposure to diverse, high-quality property work

Qualifications

Experience in agricultural and commercial property transactions.
Strong experience drafting and reviewing legal documentation.
Managing client correspondence and maintaining files.

Responsibilities

Support agricultural and commercial property transactions.
Prepare legal documentation and undertake property searches.
Maintain compliant file records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused approach

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Law Degree

CILEX qualification

Tools

Case management software

MS Office

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Commercial Property Solicitor

Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire (flexible working)

Key Requirements

We are seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor with experience in agricultural and commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases, leases, and renewable energy schemes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong eye for detail and the ability to manage files and communications in a busy property team.

Essential requirements include:

Assisting fee earners in property transactions involving agricultural and commercial assets, including renewables
Drafting and reviewing key legal documentation: contracts, transfers, lease agreements
Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications and handling post-completion formalities
Carrying out a range of property searches and providing accurate analysis to support client and internal decision-making
Managing client correspondence, ensuring professional and timely communication
Organising and maintaining client files in line with regulatory and firm compliance standards
Providing administrative support across the property team when required

Preferred qualifications and skills:

A Law Degree or CILEX qualification
Experience within a property law environment, ideally commercial or agricultural
Proficient with case management software and MS Office
Excellent organisational, written, and verbal communication skills
A proactive and client-focused approach
Land Registry knowledge and understanding of post-completion tasks

Role & Responsibilities

As a Property Solicitor, you will be an integral member of our property department, supporting senior fee earners while developing your own caseload. You will be involved in a broad range of matters and be expected to demonstrate initiative, commercial awareness, and an ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Supporting and progressing agricultural and commercial property transactions
Preparing and filing legal documentation and property forms
Undertaking property searches and interpreting results for colleagues and clients
Handling client queries and providing regular updates to stakeholders
Maintaining up-to-date and compliant file records
Contributing to team and firm initiatives that improve service delivery

What We Offer

Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
A collaborative working environment with opportunities for progression
Exposure to diverse, high-quality property work
Ongoing training and development
Flexible working arrangements (subject to role requirements)

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at our firm. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice, Legal Services, and Real Estate

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