COMMERCIAL PROPERTY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – BRISTOL, CLIFTON OFFICE
24 March 2025
An opportunity has presented to join our award‑winning team. The position is to head up our commercial property department, based at our Whiteladies Road office in Clifton, Bristol.
The successful candidate will join an existing caseload working alongside senior solicitors, an associate solicitor and a paralegal. The role will involve advising clients on commercial property matters ranging from the acquisition and disposal of land and buildings, landlord and tenant lease transactions, and providing commercial property support to corporate transactions.
The role will be supervised at director level with the support of senior solicitors.
Key Responsibilities
* Advising on the purchase and sale of freehold and leasehold property;
* Acting for landlords or tenants on the grant of a new lease;
* Acting for landlords or tenants on an assignment of lease;
* Acting for landlords or tenants on lease renewals;
* Assisting with setting up lease schemes on development projects;
* Assisting with overage and land options agreements;
* Providing commercial property support to the corporate team on business and share sales and purchases;
* Providing commercial property support to the litigation team on property litigation matters.
Qualifications and Experience
* At least 8 years of qualified experience in commercial property law;
* Strong communication skills;
* The ability to build strong client relationships;
* The ability to build strong relationships with external professionals;
* A commitment to thorough drafting and legal analysis;
* Excellent teamwork when working with junior members;
* Excellent project and time‑management skills;
* A practical and commercial approach.
Role Details
Full‑time position with flexibility to explore a shorter working week. The role is based at our Whiteladies Road office, but there is scope to explore a mix of in‑office and remote working.
Career Development
The ideal candidate should be open to developing their marketing and business‑development skillset with the support of the marketing team. The candidate will be involved with marketing strategies and initiatives to shape the department and develop sources of work.
This vacancy is an excellent opportunity to join a growing commercial department and become an integral member of the firm.
Applications to: applications@amdsolicitors.com
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