Posted: 6h ago
The role
Job Description
Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor – Commercial Property (Development)
Location: Basingstoke
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Working Patterns: Full or Part time considered/Hybrid working
An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join its growing Real Estate team as a Senior Associate. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer with a strong background in development work to take on a client-facing role within a collaborative and ambitious practice.
You will advise a diverse portfolio of clients, including developers, investors, landowners, occupiers and commercial landlords, while handling a broad range of complex real estate matters. In addition to managing high-quality transactional work, you will play a key role in mentoring junior team members and supporting the continued growth of the department.
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant work and development transactions
- Advise clients on development projects, including land acquisitions, site assembly arrangements, promotion and option agreements, conditional contracts, overage provisions and related matters
- Conduct detailed title reviews, oversee due diligence exercises, negotiate enquiries and prepare comprehensive reports for clients and lenders
- Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial property documentation, including leases, licences, agreements for lease, sale contracts and transfer documentation
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing commercially focused legal advice and identifying opportunities for further work
- Support business development initiatives through networking, client meetings, pitches and market engagement activities
- Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, trainees and support staff, providing guidance and technical support where required
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with approximately 5+ years' PQE gained within commercial property
- Strong experience handling landlord and tenant matters alongside commercial acquisitions and disposals
- Demonstrable experience advising on development-related transactions, including options, promotion agreements, overage arrangements, conditional contracts, site assembly and land acquisitions
- Experience acting for developers, landowners, investors, landlords, tenants and/or property investment businesses
- Solid understanding of commercial real estate finance and development structures
- Ability to independently manage transactions from instruction through to completion
- Previous experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior legal professionals
- Commercially aware with an interest in business development and practice growth
This position offers the opportunity to join a respected team with a strong development practice, working on high-quality matters for an established client base while enjoying genuine opportunities for progression.
My client is eager to shortlist for interviews ASAP.
Please send your CV confidentially by applying on-line immediately or contact Chris Rodriguez at G2 Legal. xsngvjr
(Please note salary is just a guide, depends on the experience of the candidate).
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