Buckles Law is an award-winning firm that provides world-class client experience on a comprehensive range of legal services to both businesses and individuals in the UK and internationally.
We deliver effective and cost-efficient legal solutions from our offices based in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough, and Stamford with international presence in Paris and Milan.
This is made possible due to our team of highly dedicated, enthusiastic professionals across our locations. We pride ourselves on providing a positive work environment where independent thinking and new ideas are actively encouraged and where every member of the team genuinely can make a difference.
Buckles holds the LawNet Mark of Excellence, is Investor in People Gold accredited, and is a certified B Corporation, reflecting its commitment to excellence, people and responsible business practices.
We are now expanding the Commercial Property practice and recruiting for an ambitious and commercially minded Commercial Property Solicitor (3–5 years’ PQE) to join our established and growing team in Peterborough.
About the team you’ll be joining:
Our Commercial Property team is a collaborative and high-performing group of experienced lawyers delivering a broad range of real estate services to a diverse client base. We support developers, landowners, investors and businesses across a range of sectors, using a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to achieve our clients’ objectives.
The team is recognised for its breadth of expertise, advising on everything from development site acquisitions and disposals to asset management of large property portfolios, landlord and tenant matters, and property finance arrangements.
We act for both national and international clients, including businesses with cross-border interests, and are regularly instructed on complex and high-value transactions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and progressive environment.
The successful candidate will:
- Manage your own caseload of commercial property matters, with appropriate supervision and support
- Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on larger, more complex and high-value transactions
- Develop strong client relationships and play an active role in delivering high-quality client experience
- Contribute to the continued growth and success of the team
The role offers a genuine balance of autonomy and collaboration, enabling you to build on your experience and legal skill set while gaining exposure to complex and intellectually stimulating work.
About our work in Commercial Property:
You will be involved in a wide range of commercial property matters, which may include:
- Acquisitions and disposals of commercial property and development land
- Landlord and tenant work, including leases, renewals and asset management
- Property finance and secured lending transactions
- Development work, including site assembly and plot sales
- Portfolio management for corporate and investor clients
Given the nature of our client base, you will have exposure to both domestic and international transactions, often involving multiple stakeholders and requiring a commercial, solution-driven approach.
We are looking for someone who is:
- 3–5 years’ PQE with solid commercial property experience
- Technically strong, with good attention to detail
- Commercially aware and able to provide pragmatic advice
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively
- Relishing responsibility, but equally keen to learn from experienced colleagues
Reward and development
Buckles recognise the success of every employee; working with you to ensure you have what you need to maximise your potential and develop your career.
Alongside a host of development, professionally and personally, we offer some fantastic benefits, which include:
- Enhanced annual leave + all UK Bank Holidays.
- An additional day for your birthday each year (or closest working day to your birthday).
- Additional annual leave on Christmas Eve (1 full day) and New Years Eve (half day PM) if these days fall on a contracted working day.
- Private healthcare options for you – via AXA.
- Free healthcare cash back plans for you and your family – paid for by Buckles.
- Enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution by Buckles.
- Ability to buy additional holiday – up to 5 days per year.
- Group Life Assurance – 4 x your annual salary.
We recognise the success of every employee; working with you to ensure you have what you need to maximise your potential and develop your career.
To apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV demonstrating your skills and experience that are suitable for this role.
We are an equal opportunity and disability-inclusive employer and value diversity across the firm. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or parental or caring status.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email [email protected] and add the job title in the subject line of the email.
