Commercial Property Solicitor-(NQ+)- Hybrid workingChesterfield Salary: From £35,000-£50,000About the Firm and Role: Our client is a well-established and growing firm boutique law firm offering a range of commercial and corporate services. Due to a programme of considerable growth, an opportunity has just become available to join the expanding commercial property department.With ambitious plans to build a full-service offering across commercial, agricultural, and residential property, the firm is now seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor (NQ+) to join at an exciting stage of growth. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping and developing a department, working closely with the Head of Property.The Role Will Involve: You will manage your own varied caseload of commercial property matters, with supervision and ongoing support from the Head of Property. Work will include:
* Acquisitions and disposals of commercial and development land
* Agricultural and rural land transactions, licences, and tenancies
* Drafting and negotiating leases, licences, and option agreements
* Conditional contracts and overage/clawback agreements
* Easements, variations, and voluntary first registrations
* Sales, purchases, and refinancing matters
* Conducting title investigations and property searches
* Liaising directly with clients and stakeholders to provide pragmatic advice
This role offers exposure to a broad and interesting mix of work, including agricultural matters (experience in this area is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided).About You:
* Qualified Solicitor from NQ upwards (CILEX or equivalent experience also considered)
* Proven ability to manage a transactional caseload independently
* Experience handling a range of commercial property matters including acquisitions, disposals, leases, and development work
* Strong drafting and negotiation skills
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Commercially aware with a pragmatic, client-focused approach
* Confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
* A team player who thrives in a collaborative, close-knit environment
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to join a firm at a pivotal stage of growth
* Following a successful probation period, there will be the opportunity to discuss some flexibility, including hybrid working (typically one day per week from home), subject to business needs.
* Work closely with an experienced Head of Property
* Genuine opportunity to help shape and grow a new department
* Supportive environment with ongoing training and development
* Future flexibility options available post-probation
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