Solicitor - Commercial Property

Solicitor - Commercial Property

Department: Commercial Property (North)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sheffield

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the firm’s Commercial Property practice in Leeds, as we look to grow our team and develop our clients base.

We are seeking to recruit a motivated, client-focused and friendly property lawyer who has significant PQE and is looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity. We are welcoming candidates at solicitor, associate, senior associate or partner level.

In particular, we are looking for an individual with a passion for development work, able to handle their own caseload of small-scale developments and work alongside partners on more complex work.

Our Commercial Property team has an enviable client base and we expect the successful candidate to have excellent career progression opportunities within the team.

This role is full time, Monday to Friday 36.25 hours, working onsite at our Sheffield office, but applications from candidates looking to work in Leeds or York offices would also be considered.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to:

• Work on a wide range of commercial property matters including:
  • Commercial and residential site acquisitions.
  • Commercial and residential development.
  • Funding arrangements and agreements.
  • Planning and infrastructure agreements.
  • Overage and Option agreements.
  • Commercial leases.
  • Landlord and tenant advice.
• Prepare and review documents related to the above-mentioned documentation and other general commercial property transactions.
• Demonstrate a meticulous approach with great attention to detail.
• Provide assistance to senior team members with high-value transactions.
• Prepare for completion meetings; handle post-completion filings and prepare completion bibles.
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, often to tight deadlines and be able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and other departments within the firm.

You will:

• Have significant PQE in commercial property work.
• Possess excellent client care and communication skills.
• Have a sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite.
• Be a hard-working and highly-motivated individual with the ability to work cohesively as part of a larger team.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment at our Leeds offices
• Career development opportunities
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Monthly food on the firm for all staff
• Staff discounts on legal services