Commercial Property Solicitor (3+ PQE)
Chesterfield
Salary: Negotiable DOE
About the Firm and Role:
Our client is a well-established and growing boutique law firm offering a range of commercial and corporate services. Due to a programme of considerable growth, an opportunity has just become available to join the expanding commercial property department. With ambitious plans to build a full-service offering across commercial, agricultural, and residential property, the firm is now seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join at an exciting stage of growth. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping and developing a department, working closely with the Head of Property.
The Role Will Involve:
- Acquisitions and disposals of commercial and development land
- Agricultural and rural land transactions, licences, and tenancies
- Drafting and negotiating leases, licences, and option agreements
- Conditional contracts and overage/clawback agreements
- Easements, variations, and voluntary first registrations
- Sales, purchases, and refinancing matters
- Conducting title investigations and property searches
- Liaising directly with clients and stakeholders to provide pragmatic advice
This role offers exposure to a broad and interesting mix of work, including agricultural matters (experience in this area is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided).
About You:
- Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE (CILEX or equivalent experience also considered)
- Proven ability to manage a transactional caseload independently
- Experience handling a range of commercial property matters including acquisitions, disposals, leases, and development work
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Commercially aware with a pragmatic, client-focused approach
- Confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative, close-knit environment
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to join a firm at a pivotal stage of growth
- Following a successful probation period, there will be the opportunity to discuss some flexibility, including hybrid working (typically one day per week from home), subject to business needs.
- Work closely with an experienced Head of Property
- Genuine opportunity to help shape and grow a new department
- Supportive environment with ongoing training and development
- Future flexibility options available post-probation
How to Apply:
If this vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the role with Ross Roberts, who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion. Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs
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