Commercial Property Solicitor
15 days ago
Chesterfield
Commercial Property Fee Earner (Hybrid)About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Fee Earner to join a growing boutique legal practice during a period of expansion. This is a newly created role within a developing property department, offering the chance to play a key part in shaping and growing the function. The position is primarily office-based, with hybrid working available (typically one day from home) following a successful probation period, alongside flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Key Responsibilities You will manage a varied and interesting caseload of commercial property matters, including: • Acquisition and disposal of commercial and development land, • Agricultural and rural land transactions, licences, and tenancies, • Drafting and negotiating leases (grant, surrender, and variation), • Conditional contracts and option agreements, • Overage and clawback agreements, • Property sales, purchases, and refinancing, • Title reviews and property searches, • Deeds of easement and variation, • Managing files from instruction through to completion, • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents, • Liaising directly with clients, agents, and third parties, • Conducting title checks and reviewing search results, • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements, • Collaborating with a small, supportive teamAbout You, • At least 3 years' experience in commercial property law within a responsible role, • Ability to manage a caseload independently and efficiently, • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, • A client-focused, pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving, • Experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of transactional documents, • Confidence in building and maintaining client relationships, • Proficiency with legal research tools and case management systems, • Ability to work collaboratively within a close-knit teamQualifications, • Qualified Solicitor (3+ PQE), CILEX (3+ PQE), or, • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Hybrid working (post-probation), • Flexible working arrangements, • Opportunity to join and help shape a growing department, • Ongoing training and development support