Eventus Legal are seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join a well-established law firm in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire on a permanent basis. This Commercial Property Solicitor job is based in Stoke-on-Trent and offers the opportunity to run a varied caseload within a growing commercial property function. Key benefits include a competitive salary of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working, and a strong benefits package including pension and training opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to take ownership of their caseload, develop leadership experience, and play a key role in business growth within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
About the Role
As a Commercial Property Solicitor, you will take responsibility for managing your own diverse caseload of commercial property matters including leasehold and freehold transactions while contributing to the ongoing development of the employer’s commercial property offering. This is a hands‑on and influential position where you will combine technical legal work with leadership, client development, and strategic input across the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and managing a varied commercial property caseload including leasehold and freehold transactions
- Driving business development activity and growing your own client base and professional network
- Providing leadership and guidance to colleagues and supporting team development
- Delivering technical commercial property advice and supporting complex or unusual transactions
- Monitoring financial performance including WIP, billing forecasts, and workflow planning
- Building strong client relationships and promoting a consistently high level of client care
- Working closely with internal teams including finance and marketing to support business growth
- Improving processes and supporting continuous improvement across the department
- Communicating effectively across the business and contributing to a positive and cohesive team environment
About You
You will be a qualified solicitor with strong experience in commercial property matters and the ability to confidently manage your own caseload. This is a senior-level position that requires a commercially minded, proactive and collaborative approach with the confidence to contribute to both team leadership and business development activity.
Requirements
- (4+ PQE) experience in commercial property
- Ability to organise and manage a varied and busy workload effectively
- Proactive approach to business development and client relationship building
- Competence with IT systems including case management, Outlook, Word and Excel
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships
- Professionalism, discretion and ability to handle sensitive matters appropriately
- Calm, resilient and solutions‑focused approach under pressure
Benefits and Rewards
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday including bank holidays
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Access to training academy courses and ongoing professional development
About the Firm
The employer is a long-established law firm with a strong reputation for providing practical legal advice to businesses and individuals across the region. The commercial property team advises on a wide variety of matters including acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant work, development projects and property portfolio management. Known for delivering a personal and responsive service, the firm combines technical expertise with a collaborative approach to client care. Employees benefit from a supportive working culture, access to ongoing training and the opportunity to develop their careers within a growing and forward‑thinking legal practice.
Equal Opportunity
The Eventus Recruitment Group welcomes applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills required to perform the job successfully.
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