Senior Commercial Property Solicitor/Partner | 5+ PQE | Huddersfield
An award-winning Commercial Property team at a well-established Yorkshire law firm is seeking an experienced solicitor to join their collaborative and successful department. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious property lawyer looking to take the next step in their career with a firm that has a proven track record for progression.
About the Firm
This modern, forward-thinking law firm is based in Huddersfield town centre and has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to clients throughout the region, across the UK, and internationally. Despite their high street presence, they punch well above their weight, handling work at a national and international level and recently winning prestigious Yorkshire Legal Awards, competing successfully against much larger regional firms.
The firm is known for its exceptional client base, acting for businesses from New York, Singapore, and Japan, with particular strength in the gaming and AI industries. They handle multi-million pound transactions, with some deals valued at up to £200 million.
The Team
You'll be joining a stable, collaborative team that has grown consistently year-on-year.
The culture is refreshingly non-hierarchical. There's no file hoarding here – everyone gets excellent exposure to quality, substantive work regardless of seniority.
The Role
This is a full-time position handling a diverse caseload of commercial property work, including:
* Sales and acquisitions
* Securities and finance work
* Landlord and tenant matters
* Lease management
* Corporate support work
* Supporting the property litigation team
You'll work on everything except construction and development, with matters ranging from straightforward transactions to complex, high-value deals. The firm is very supportive of development, and assistance will be provided with any knowledge gaps.
Key Responsibilities
* Delivering high-quality legal services to a loyal and impressive client base
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships
* Collaborating with team members on transactional matters
* Supporting colleagues across the department
* Contributing to business development and winning new clients
The Ideal Candidate
* 5+ years PQE to Partner level
* Strong technical commercial property experience from a regional firm background
* Excellent client-facing and relationship-building skills
* A collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive environment
* Ambition to progress within a firm that actively encourages development
For Partner Level: Candidates will need to demonstrate a business plan and existing client following.
Career Progression
The firm has a clear progression structure (Associate - Senior Associate - Partner) and is extremely pro-development. They are committed to succession planning and have a track record of promoting talented lawyers quickly when they demonstrate the right skills and commitment.
What Makes This Opportunity Special?
* Work on high-value, sophisticated matters typically associated with much larger firms
* International client exposure across diverse sectors
* Transparent, collaborative culture with genuine progression opportunities
* Recognition and reward for contribution, not just hierarchy
* Join an award-winning team at an exciting growth phase
Salary
Competitive and negotiable dependent on experience. The firm is open to reasonable requests and will consider candidates at various levels within the 5+ PQE range.
Application Process
The initial stage is an informal conversation to get to know you and discuss the opportunity in more detail.
If you're an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor looking for a firm that combines quality work, genuine progression opportunities, and a supportive culture, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
To Apply: Please submit your CV for consideration or contact for an informal discussion – Kim Wilkes at Think Legal Recruitment- kim@thinklegalrecruitment.com