Commercial & Residential Property Fee Earner

Job Description

Commercial & Residential Property Fee Earner

Salary:

Location: Doncaster

Full-time Established Firm Excellent Training

Join a well-established law firms busy property team in Doncaster and become part of a firm with over 50 years of heritage 6 offices across the region and a genuine commitment to valuing its people through outstanding career development opportunities.

Are you an experienced Property Fee Earner looking to advance your career with diverse commercial and residential property work This excellent opportunity offers the chance to manage a mixed caseload across both sectors whilst building strong client relationships within a supportive team environment at a firm with an outstanding reputation built over five decades.

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established law firm with over 50 years of heritage and 6 offices across the region with their head office based in Doncaster. Their property team is expanding creating this exciting opportunity for an experienced Fee Earner to join their supportive team and benefit from excellent training career development opportunities and the chance to work across both commercial and residential property sectors.

Key highlights:

• Mixed caseload combining commercial and residential property transactions
• Established firm with over 50 years of heritage and regional presence
• Career development opportunities with excellent training and progression pathways
• Head office location in Doncaster with excellent transport links

Your Responsibilities

• Mixed Caseload Management: Managing a mixed caseload of commercial and residential property transactions
• Residential Transactions: Handling freehold and leasehold sales purchases and re-mortgages for residential clients
• Commercial Property: Managing commercial property acquisitions disposals and lease negotiations
• Legal Documentation: Conducting property searches reviewing contracts and preparing legal documentation
• Client Liaison: Liaising with clients estate agents mortgage lenders and commercial clients
• Legal Advisory: Providing clear legal advice and regular updates throughout transactions
• Completion Work: Preparing transfer deeds completion statements and post-completion formalities
• Land Registry: Handling Land Registry applications and resolving registration issues
• Tax Compliance: Managing SDLT submissions and ensuring compliance with tax obligations
• Client Relationships: Building and maintaining strong client relationships across both sectors
• Business Development: Supporting business development and contributing to department growth

Essential Requirements

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experienced Property Fee Earner with knowledge of both commercial and residential work
• Strong understanding of property law and conveyancing procedures
• Dual sector experience managing both commercial and residential transactions
• Case management skills with ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision

Technical Skills:

• Commercial property expertise including acquisitions disposals and lease negotiations
• Residential conveyancing experience with freehold and leasehold transactions
• Legal technology proficiency with case management systems experience
• Land Registry applications and registration issue resolution

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication and client care skills across both sectors
• Strong attention to detail with ability to work accurately under pressure
• Commercial awareness and commitment to business development
• Problem-solving abilities with proactive approach to complex transactions
• Time management skills with ability to prioritise mixed caseloads effectively
• Professional versatility adapting approach for different client types

Professional Qualities:

• Career ambition to develop within established legal practice
• Client service excellence with commitment to building long-term relationships
• Professional adaptability in handling both commercial and residential matters
• Continuous improvement mindset with willingness to embrace new procedures

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Financial Rewards:

• Competitive salary: per annum (depending on experience)
• Annual salary reviews and performance-related increases
• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
• Professional membership fees covered and development support

Work-Life Balance:

• Standard hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am 5:00pm
• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional days for long service
• Modern office environment with excellent local transport links
• Convenient Doncaster location with excellent accessibility and parking

Career Development:

• Excellent training opportunities in both commercial and residential property law
• Professional development support and clear career progression pathways
• Dual sector expertise development with comprehensive training programmes
• Skills enhancement in business development and client relationship management
• Leadership development opportunities within expanding property department

Additional Benefits:

• Private healthcare and wellbeing support programmes
• Life assurance and income protection coverage
• Employee assistance programme for personal and professional support
• Social activities and team building events
• Employee-focused culture that genuinely values staff development and career progression
• Professional working environment with modern technology and facilities

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established law firm with over 50 years of heritage operating 6 offices across the region including Doncaster (Head Office) Retford Worksop Clowne Sheffield-Waterthorpe and Sheffield-Chapeltown. They have built an outstanding reputation for client service and are committed to providing excellent career development opportunities for their staff particularly in their expanding property department covering both commercial and residential sectors.

Why they stand out:

• Established heritage: Over 50 years of serving clients across the region with proven expertise
• Regional presence: 6 offices providing comprehensive legal services and career mobility
• Employee-focused culture: Genuine commitment to staff development and career progression
• Supportive environment: Experienced colleagues and excellent training opportunities
• Professional reputation: Outstanding reputation built over decades of exceptional client service
• Modern facilities: Well-equipped offices with excellent local transport links
• Dual sector expertise: Comprehensive property services across commercial and residential markets

Location & Working Arrangements

Primary Location: Doncaster
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am 5:00pm
Office Contact:
Transport Links: Excellent transport connections in Doncaster town centre
Team Environment: Busy property team with supportive experienced colleagues
Start Date: As soon as possible

Ready to Advance Your Property Career

This is your opportunity to join a well-established firm with over 50 years of heritage where youll manage a diverse mixed caseload across commercial and residential property sectors whilst benefiting from excellent training career development and the chance to contribute to department growth in a genuinely supportive environment.

Dont miss this excellent opportunity to advance your property career with comprehensive dual-sector experience clear progression pathways and the backing of a firm with an outstanding regional reputation. Apply today or contact Lee for a confidential discussion about how this role could accelerate your professional development.

Contact Details:
Lee Hawthorne-Finch
People and Talent Director

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