Job Description
Commercial Property Solicitor
Location: Newport/Cardiff
Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (initial on-site expectation)
About the Role
A well-established and growing South Wales firm is looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join its busy Commercial team in Newport. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys handling matters end-to-end, delivering a high standard of client service, and playing an active role in the continued development of a successful commercial offering.
You’ll manage your own caseload with a strong degree of autonomy, while also working closely with senior members of the team and supporting the wider department’s reputation and growth.
The role will involve:
* Managing a varied caseload of commercial property sale and purchase matters
* Reviewing and investigating title documentation
* Drafting and negotiating legal documentation and correspondence
* Liaising with clients and third parties, progressing matters efficiently and proactively
* Undertaking searches and dealing with Land Registry applications
* Handling exchange and completion, including financial and transactional requirements
* Submitting relevant tax filings (including LTT/SDLT) and completing registrations
* Ensuring excellent client communication, including advising on progress and costs
* Maintaining accurate time recording and billing, with responsibility for credit control on your matters
* Supervising and supporting support staff where applicable
* Supporting marketing and business development activity to promote the department and firm
What We’re Looking For
You will be:
* A qualified Solicitor (admitted to the roll)
* Ideally 2+ years’ experience within a Commercial Property team (pre or post qualification considered)
* Confident running sale and purchase files independently
* Commercially aware, organised, and able to prioritise effectively
* Strong in written and verbal communication with a professional client-focused approach
* Comfortable working with IT systems and document production tools
Desirable (but not essential):
* Experience of drafting or supporting commercial/corporate transactional documents
* Exposure to due diligence on corporate/commercial sales and purchases
* Familiarity with case management and time recording systems
What You’ll Get in Return
* Competitive salary up to £60,000 (DOE)
* A supportive and professional team environment
* Hybrid working (following an initial settling-in period on site)
* High quality work with autonomy and responsibility
* Long-term progression opportunity within a growing commercial department
For a confidential discussion on this role, please contact James at TSR Legal directly on 02920 388100 or james@tsrlegal.co.uk in complete confidence.