Commercial Property Partner
hace 12 horas
Huddersfield
Commercial Property Partner (Lawyer) The Opportunity A highly respected and independent firm with strong ties to local businesses and a national reach is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Property Lawyer to join its thriving Commercial Property team as a Partner. This role has arisen due to the planned retirement of a long-standing senior lawyer, creating a unique opportunity to step into an established practice with a robust pipeline of work. Whilst there is enough work for an additional Partner already, a client following would be of benefit. About the Team • The department recently won a 2025 award for "Commercial Property Team of the Year" and is led by two excellent, and credible Partners, • Handles an extremely diverse range of real estate matters, from high-value transactions to smaller bespoke deals, • Strong reputation built on experience, pragmatic pricing, and client relationships, • Work sourced nationally and through both internal / external referrals, • The firm offers support both from a management perspective, but in the team is able to provide assistance from a trainee and secretary, • Collaborative, approachable team culture with excellent internal relationships Role Requirements • Position: Senior Commercial Property Lawyer (ideally Partner level), • Experience: appropriate PQE and skill to be able to competently step into a Partner level role, • Specialisms: General commercial property; additional specific real estate expertise welcome, • Following: Not essential, but desirable Nature of Work – What You’ll Handle This is a highly varied caseload, including but not limited to: • Major transactions: e.g multi-million-pound commercial leases for national operators and acquisitions/disposals for large businesses across the UK, • Development and investment work: commercial site acquisitions and disposals, negotiating complex development agreements, • Landlord & tenant work: lease renewals, variations, and assignments as well as advising on break clauses and rent reviews. Client Base A mix of national and local clients, including developers, investors, landlords, and owner-managed businesses. The team wins work through experience, pricing, and reputation, with strong referral streams from the commercial team. Culture & Logistics • Hybrid working, • Flexible hours, • Support: Trainee and secretary in place, • Team dynamic: Collaborative, pragmatic, and relationship driven., • Leadership: join the experienced Partner group and be involved in the running of the firm. Key Selling Points • Fee earner bonus scheme, • Competitive salary, depending on experience, • Incredibly varied work for a firm of this size, • Strong pipeline and existing workload, • Award-winning team: Winner of the Teams of the Year Award for Commercial Property Excellence, • Hybrid working and flexibility