Eventus Legal are seeking an ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive to join one of the East Midlands most renowned multi-service law firms in Loughborough. This is a permanent, full time commercial property opportunity. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pensions scheme and flexible/hybrid working within a firm that values employees, well structured and prides themselves on their high quality work.
Role Responsibilities
As a Commercial Property Solicitor (NQ+) your new role will see you working closely with the solicitors and fee earners within the department. You’ll take responsibility for your own caseload of commercial property files and handle each transaction from instruction through to completion.
You will have support from an experienced team and head of department and have full legal assistant/paralegal support to enable you to focus on providing high quality service to each and every client.
Specific duties will include:
- Managing a varied caseload of commercial property transactions from instruction through to completion
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases, licences, contracts for sale, transfers etc
- Advising clients on acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant matters
- Conducting title investigations and reviewing searches, enquiries and Land Registry documentation
- Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, surveyors and other solicitors to progress transactions efficiently
- Providing commercially focused legal advice
- Managing completions and post-completion matters, including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
- Maintaining accurate file management, billing records and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Supporting business development activities and helping to build and maintain client relationships
Person Specification
Applications are sought from Commercial Property Solicitors and/or Legal Executives who have experience and sound understanding within commercial property either as an NQ with experience prior to qualifying or post qualification experience.
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (NQ+) - all PQE levels are considered for this role
- Prior experience managing or assistant on a varied caseload of commercial property transactions
- Technical knowledge of commercial acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competent IT skills and experience using case management systems
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships
Benefits and Rewards
You will be joining a dynamic and modern law firm and have exposure to high quality work within a truly supportive and collaborative team.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
About the Company
Our client is a well-established regional law firm with a strong presence in the local market and an excellent reputation for delivering commercially focused, practical legal advice. The firm has developed a loyal client base made up of local businesses, investors, developers and private clients, with much of its work generated through long-standing relationships and repeat instructions.
The culture is professional but down-to-earth, offering a supportive and collaborative working environment where individuals are trusted to manage their own matters while still benefiting from strong team support. The firm places a genuine emphasis on quality of work, client service and long-term career development rather than high-volume targets or rigid hierarchy.
The Commercial Property team handles a broad range of work including acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, refinancing and development projects, providing solicitors with varied and high-quality exposure across the sector. This opportunity would suit someone looking to join a respected practice where they can play a visible role within the team, develop strong client relationships and enjoy a positive working culture with realistic expectations and good work-life balance.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Commercial Property Solicitor job, please send your CV to Izzie Vaughan at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at [email protected] or phone 07497 389 531
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