Job Description
Our continued growth has created an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join our Commercial Property team in our Liverpool office. As part of our ongoing investment in the region, this role offers the chance to take a leading position in developing our Commercial Property presence locally, working collaboratively with our established teams in Woking and Winchester while helping to build something new in the Liverpool area.
This is a unique opportunity to become the sole Commercial Property representative in the Liverpool office, giving you real scope to shape and grow the team locally. You will be well supported by experienced colleagues across the wider Commercial Property department, while enjoying the autonomy to develop the role and your practice in the region.
Why Join Us?
This role offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make the position your own, while benefiting from the expertise, support and resources of an established Commercial Property department. It is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, values collaboration and is motivated by the opportunity to help grow a team and a market presence.
Some working from home will be available, subject to departmental needs, and this can be discussed further at interview.
Job Requirements
We are ideally seeking a solicitor with at least 4+ years PQE in Commercial Property. However, we would also welcome applications from candidates with fewer than 4 years PQE who can demonstrate strong and relevant pre-qualification experience in commercial property.
You will ideally have:
* Experience across a broad range of commercial property work
* The confidence and capability to manage your own caseload independently
* An appetite for business development and growing client relationships
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused mindset
* Local connections, or a genuine interest in developing a professional network in the Liverpool area
Job Responsibilities
You will manage your own caseload independently, with legal support and collaboration from the wider Commercial Property team. The role will involve:
* Handling a broad range of Commercial Property matters
* Managing files autonomously from instruction through to completion
* Building and developing a workload from existing and new client referrals
* Playing an active role in business development and networking within the Liverpool area
* Working closely with colleagues across offices to deliver a consistent, high-quality service to clients
Job Benefits
Shaping the future of law, together
At Dutton Gregory, we believe that building a Top 100 law firm takes all of us – lawyers, business professionals, and support teams working together. Every role matters, every voice counts, and every person shapes the future we’re creating.
1. A career with purpose - Whether you’re advising clients, driving innovation, or keeping the business running smoothly, your work has impact. We unite around a shared goal: delivering excellence and shaping a firm that stands out for clients and colleagues alike.
2. Growth without limits - Your development is at the heart of our promise. From apprenticeships and structured career pathways to leadership programmes and CMI recognition, we provide opportunities for every career stage – legal, business services, and support.
3. Growth without limits - Our values – Committed, United, Progressive – define how we work together. You’ll be part of a team that supports one another, celebrates collaboration, and embraces innovation. Coaching, mentoring, feedback, and shared accountability ensure we grow stronger, together.
4. Leadership you can trust - We’re building a united leadership culture that’s transparent, accessible, and invested in your success. Wherever you sit in the firm, you’ll be seen, valued, and supported to achieve your best
5. A future we shape together - We don’t stand still. From legal innovation to smarter ways of working, we encourage fresh thinking across every team. You’ll have the chance to contribute ideas, influence change, and help shape the firm of tomorrow.
Join us, and you’ll do more than build a career – you’ll shape the profession, grow with purpose, and make a lasting difference.