Senior Commercial Property Lawyer

Job Description

Senior Commercial Property Lawyer

Location: Manchester

Career Level: Senior Solicitor 5 PQE

Salary: 55000 - 75000 Bonus

Lead and Develop a Commercial Property Practice

Are you an experienced commercial property lawyer looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing team Our client a well-established and highly regarded commercial law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester is seeking a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer at 5 PQE level to join their expanding property team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-quality commercial property transactions for a diverse client base and contribute to the continued growth of a thriving practice. Youll be joining a friendly welcoming and hard-working team that values collaboration and offers excellent opportunities for career progression.

The Role

As a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer you will manage your own caseload of commercial property transactions acting for a wide range of clients including investors developers landlords tenants and corporate clients. Youll handle a diverse range of commercial property matters including acquisitions disposals leases development work and property finance.

The role offers genuine progression opportunities and the chance to work with established clients whilst also contributing to business development. Youll have the autonomy to run your matters whilst also providing supervision and guidance to junior team members.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of commercial property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Advising on commercial property acquisitions and disposals for investors developers and corporate clients
• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases for landlords and tenants
• Advising on property development matters including site acquisitions option agreements and overage arrangements
• Handling property finance transactions including secured lending and refinancing
• Advising on landlord and tenant matters including lease renewals rent reviews and dilapidations
• Conducting due diligence reviewing title and advising on property-related issues
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients across various sectors
• Contributing to business development and the growth of the commercial property practice
• Providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice to clients
• Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and paralegals
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the property and corporate teams
• Meeting financial targets and managing matters profitably

About You

Essential Requirements:

• 5 years PQE experience in commercial property law
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Proven experience handling commercial property acquisitions disposals and leasing
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial property law land registration and property documentation
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases sale and purchase agreements and related documents
• Excellent understanding of landlord and tenant law property finance and due diligence procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Excellent client care skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Commercially focused with a pragmatic approach to transactions
• Strong communication drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Highly Desirable:

• Experience advising on property development matters and site acquisitions
• Knowledge of property finance and secured lending
• Experience with investment property transactions and portfolio acquisitions
• Supervisory or mentoring experience
• Business development experience and existing client relationships
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment
• Experience across multiple property sectors including retail industrial and office

Key Attributes:

• Experienced and enthusiastic with a proactive approach
• Friendly welcoming and hard-working
• Strong work ethic with commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Commercially astute with strong problem-solving abilities
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Target-driven with a focus on achieving financial objectives
• Eager to contribute to the growth and development of the practice

Whats On Offer

Our client is committed to rewarding talent and hard work with a competitive remuneration package and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary: 55000 - 75000 (dependent on experience)
• Bonus scheme for all fee earners
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Referral bonus
• Health cash plan Paycare (eligible after successful completion of probation)
• Pension plan (with the option of salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wellness web app Leafyard
• Travel pass
• Death in service benefit
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Friendly welcoming and hard-working team environment
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for development and supervision experience
• Diverse client base across multiple sectors
• Modern well-equipped offices in Liverpool or Manchester
• Flexible working arrangements available

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established commercially focused law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester serving clients across the North West and beyond. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of practice areas including commercial property property and construction corporate commercial litigation employment insolvency and finance.

The property team advises investors developers landlords tenants corporate clients and financial institutions on a wide range of commercial property transactions. The team handles acquisitions disposals commercial leasing property development property finance landlord and tenant matters and investment transactions providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice to clients across multiple sectors.

The team is friendly welcoming and hard-working with a collaborative culture that values teamwork professionalism and client service. The firm is experiencing significant growth in its property practice and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

The firm holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accreditations reflecting its commitment to quality and information security.

Location

This role is based at our clients Manchester office located in city centre location with excellent transport links and access to local amenities. The offices offer modern professional working environments with flexible working arrangements available.

How to Apply

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