A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join my clients award winning firm in their Gillingham, Kent offices. Duties: • Buying and selling freehold and leasehold business premises. • Advising both landlord and tenants on new leases and lease renewals of commercial premises including a working knowledge of renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. • Handling lease management documentation such as licences to assign, sublet and alter. • General commercial landlord and tenant advice and assistance. • Advising on acquisition of commercial investment properties. • Sale and purchase of properties at Auction. • Acquisition of premises and land for future development. • Commercial property finance. • Experience dealing with agricultural property would be beneficial. • Some experience handling transfers of businesses as a going concern is desirable but not essential. • Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures. • Providing assistance to other fee earners within the office/Firm as required particularly during periods of sick leave or holiday absence. • To minimise risk in dealing with all work and ensure that all files are managed in accordance with the Firm’s risk and file management procedures. • To carry out all work in accordance with procedures and systems documented in the Office Manual, and the Firm’s training seminar The Candidate: • Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent. • You will be a Commercial Property Solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years PQE in a similar/relevant role. • Have knowledge of residential conveyancing. • Manage own case load with or without support staff • Utilise the firm’s practice and case management system • Assist with the marketing of the department • Train and develop junior staff. • Strong IT skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Benefits: • Competitive Salary • Progression available • Training and Development • Supportive work environment Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful