Commercial Property Solicitor
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Job Location:
Hertfordshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Commercial Property Solicitor
Salary :
Location: East Hertfordshire
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Are you a commercially minded property solicitor seeking a role where youll develop your expertise on high-quality transactions whilst enjoying outstanding professional support and genuine work-life balance
This is your chance to join a prestigious Top UK firm with an extensive network of legal professionals where youll work on complex varied commercial property matters with excellent mentorship structured career development and a culture that truly values its people.
Our client has evolved from a traditional family firm into a modern dynamic legal powerhouse with offices Nationwide. Theyre renowned not just for exceptional client service but for being an employer of choiceinvesting in their people through comprehensive training wellbeing support and clear progression pathways.
The Opportunity
As an Associate Solicitor in the Commercial Property team youll handle a diverse caseload of commercial property transactions whilst receiving excellent supervision and mentorship from experienced partners. This role offers the perfect balance of autonomy and support allowing you to develop your technical skills whilst building lasting client relationships across retail corporate hospitality and development sectors.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
Managing your own caseload of commercial property transactions including acquisitions disposals leases and refinancing matters
Drafting and negotiating contracts leases licences and other commercial property documentation
Conducting due diligence including title investigation local authority searches index map searches and environmental enquiries
Preparing comprehensive reports to clients on title searches and transaction risks
Managing the transaction process from instruction through to exchange and completion including undertaking and confirming exchanges
Providing proactive commercially focused legal advice to businesses professional partnerships charities and national corporations
Collaborating with senior colleagues on complex high-value transactions to develop your expertise
Building and maintaining client relationships through excellent service delivery and commercial awareness
Contributing to business development activities and supporting the growth of the department
Drafting and negotiating contracts leases licences and other commercial property documentation
Conducting due diligence including title investigation local authority searches index map searches and environmental enquiries
Preparing comprehensive reports to clients on title searches and transaction risks
Managing the transaction process from instruction through to exchange and completion including undertaking and confirming exchanges
Providing proactive commercially focused legal advice to businesses professional partnerships charities and national corporations
Collaborating with senior colleagues on complex high-value transactions to develop your expertise
Building and maintaining client relationships through excellent service delivery and commercial awareness
Contributing to business development activities and supporting the growth of the department
What Youll Need to Succeed
Essential Requirements:
Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 58 years PQE in commercial property law
Solid technical foundation across commercial property transactions including acquisitions disposals and landlord and tenant matters
Experience managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision demonstrating strong file management skills
Excellent drafting abilities with meticulous attention to detail in contracts leases and legal documentation
Strong due diligence skills including title investigation search interpretation and risk analysis
Commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic business-focused legal advice
Effective communication skills able to explain complex legal issues clearly to clients and colleagues
Proactive approach with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service
Solid technical foundation across commercial property transactions including acquisitions disposals and landlord and tenant matters
Experience managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision demonstrating strong file management skills
Excellent drafting abilities with meticulous attention to detail in contracts leases and legal documentation
Strong due diligence skills including title investigation search interpretation and risk analysis
Commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic business-focused legal advice
Effective communication skills able to explain complex legal issues clearly to clients and colleagues
Proactive approach with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service
Desirable Skills:
Experience with property development transactions and overage agreements
Knowledge of property finance and secured lending documentation
Familiarity with commercial landlord and tenant legislation and lease renewals
Experience advising on property aspects of corporate transactions
Knowledge of property finance and secured lending documentation
Familiarity with commercial landlord and tenant legislation and lease renewals
Experience advising on property aspects of corporate transactions
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Our client is committed to rewarding and supporting their team with an exceptional benefits package:
Financial & Professional:
Competitive salary of (dependent on experience and PQE level)
Discretionary performance-related bonuses recognising your contributions
Comprehensive professional development programme with funded CPD and specialist training
Clear career progression pathway with structured route to senior associate and beyond
Regular appraisals and feedback to support your professional growth
Mentoring from experienced partners to accelerate your development
Discretionary performance-related bonuses recognising your contributions
Comprehensive professional development programme with funded CPD and specialist training
Clear career progression pathway with structured route to senior associate and beyond
Regular appraisals and feedback to support your professional growth
Mentoring from experienced partners to accelerate your development
Health & Wellbeing:
Permanent health insurance providing financial security and peace of mind
Comprehensive wellness programmes supporting physical and mental health
Mental health support services including confidential counselling
Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for you and your family
Health cash plan covering everyday medical expenses
Comprehensive wellness programmes supporting physical and mental health
Mental health support services including confidential counselling
Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for you and your family
Health cash plan covering everyday medical expenses
Work-Life Balance:
37.5 hours per week with genuine respect for work-life balance
Generous annual leave entitlement plus your birthday off to celebrate
Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility between office and home
Family-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
Supportive culture that values your wellbeing alongside professional excellence
Generous annual leave entitlement plus your birthday off to celebrate
Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility between office and home
Family-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
Supportive culture that values your wellbeing alongside professional excellence
Culture & Environment:
Inclusive diverse workplace with active equality and diversity initiatives
Modern well-equipped offices in Bishops Stortford with excellent facilities
Collaborative team environment where knowledge-sharing is encouraged
Regular social events and team-building activities
Recognition programmes celebrating achievements and milestones
Modern well-equipped offices in Bishops Stortford with excellent facilities
Collaborative team environment where knowledge-sharing is encouraged
Regular social events and team-building activities
Recognition programmes celebrating achievements and milestones
Career Progression & Development
This role offers genuine opportunities for advancement within a firm that actively promotes from within. Youll receive:
Structured training and development tailored to your career goals
Exposure to increasingly complex transactions to build your expertise
Business development support to help you build your own client base
Clear pathway to senior associate with potential partnership opportunities for exceptional performers
Regular career discussions ensuring your ambitions are supported
Exposure to increasingly complex transactions to build your expertise
Business development support to help you build your own client base
Clear pathway to senior associate with potential partnership opportunities for exceptional performers
Regular career discussions ensuring your ambitions are supported
Location & Working Arrangements
Based in East Hertfordhire youll work from modern offices with excellent transport links to London Cambridge and across Hertfordshire and Essex. The town offers a vibrant high street excellent schools and a strong community feel.
The firm offers flexible hybrid working allowing you to balance office collaboration with home working to suit your lifestyle whilst maintaining strong team connections and client relationships.
Ready to Advance Your Career
If youre an experienced commercial property solicitor seeking a role that combines quality work excellent support genuine work-life balance and clear career progression wed love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this exceptional opportunity please contact Mara Watson at Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your commercial property experience and career aspirations.
We welcome applications from solicitors at all stages of their 58 years PQE journey who are passionate about commercial property law and committed to delivering exceptional client service.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Algebra
- Legal Counsel
- Mediation Experience
- Tribal Law
- Legal Research
- Telemarketing
- Training & Development
- Geometry
- Child Protective Services
- negotiation
