Senior Commercial Property Solicitor / Partner – Birmingham
Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Leadership Opportunity | Legal 500 Firm
A highly regarded Legal 500 firm based in Birmingham City Centre is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (8+ PQE) to join its established Commercial Property team. This senior-level position offers the opportunity to take on a leadership role, with clear potential to progress to Partner level (Salaried Partner, depending on experience).
The Role
You will handle a broad and varied caseload of commercial property matters, including:
* Drafting, negotiating, and completing commercial leases, licences to occupy, agreements for lease, and related documentation
* Acting for SMEs and business owners in the purchase and sale of commercial property
* Acting for bridging lenders and other lenders in securing property loans and negotiating related documentation
* Acting for Receivers, Liquidators, and Administrators in property transactions
* Advising alongside the Corporate team on the property aspects of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, share purchases, and restructuring
* Conducting property due diligence, reviewing titles, leases, searches, and replies to enquiries
* Providing strategic advice on freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals within corporate deals
* Advising on property finance and security over land
* Drafting auction packs and other transactional documentation
This is a senior leadership role where you will also:
* Supervise and manage junior members of the Commercial Property team, including monthly supervision meetings
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, delivering high standards of client care and file management
* Support the firm’s business development initiatives and attend marketing events
* Contribute to the firm’s strategic objectives by participating in internal strategy groups
* Prepare annual submissions for the Legal 500 for the Commercial Property department
About You
* Qualified Solicitor with 8+ years’ PQE in commercial property
* Strong technical knowledge and understanding of commercial property law
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and client care skills
* Experience supervising junior team members and managing workloads
* Proactive, strategic thinker with an interest in business development and team leadership
* Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-5:30pm; Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (37 hours per week)
Location: Birmingham City Centre (hybrid working available)
Reference: CC61396 – Senior Commercial Property Solicitor – Birmingham
Contact Number: 0117 313 0502
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