Commercial Property Lawyer

K H Recruitment Limited; Florida; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid work

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Car parking and season ticket loans

Job summary

KHR, partnered with East Kent’s leading legal practice, seeks a Commercial Property Lawyer to join a well-established firm known for excellent client relationships and market leadership.

This role suits someone with significant commercial conveyancing expertise who wants a progressive, client-focused environment. Hybrid working, strong client care, and a discretionary bonus are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property law with high-value transactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client-care and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating contracts contingent on planning approvals.
• Handling sales and acquisitions of property.
• Managing asset transactions, both sales and purchases.
• Overseeing overage agreements and option contracts.
• Facilitating commercial lending processes.
• Managing leases, including granting and assignment.
• Running day-to-day transactions independently while supporting the team with property development cases.
• Representing a range of clients, including developers, occupiers, lenders, and borrowers.
• Expanding and enhancing the firm’s commercial client services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Client care

Education

Qualified solicitor

Chartered Legal Executive

Licensed conveyancer

Job description

KHR are partnered with one of East Kent’s leading legal practices; who have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Property Lawyer to join their well-established firm known for its excellent client relationships and local market leadership.

This role is ideal for someone with significant expertise in commercial conveyancing who is seeking a role within a progressive and client-focused practice.

Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Property Lawyer:

• Drafting and negotiating contracts contingent on planning approvals
• Handling sales and acquisitions of property
• Managing asset transactions, both sales and purchases
• Overseeing overage agreements and option contracts
• Facilitating commercial lending processes
• Managing leases, including granting and assignment
• Running day-to-day transactions independently while supporting the team with property development cases
• Representing a range of clients, including developers, occupiers, high-net-worth individuals, retailers, lenders, and borrowers
• Expanding and enhancing the firm’s commercial client services

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or licensed conveyancer with substantial experience in commercial property law
• Demonstrable expertise in handling complex and high-value property transactions
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment, ensuring attention to detail and excellent client care
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Competitive salary on offer depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus paid bank holidays
• Hybrid, 2 days per week WFH maximum once 6-month probation is passed
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Car parking and season ticket loans where applicable