Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Commercial Property Fee Earner for a full-time, permanent job with a growing property-focused law firm in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Offering a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience and previous billing performance, this opportunity includes hybrid working with one flexible day from home each week, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, a Christmas and New Year office closure, free parking and an annual performance-related bonus scheme. You will join an expanding commercial property practice with a dedicated legal assistant, specialist post-completion support and genuine opportunities for longer-term career progression.

Role Responsibilities

This Commercial Property Fee Earner job offers the opportunity to handle a varied caseload of non-contentious property transactions and support a busy, developing department. Working with experienced colleagues and dedicated support, you will take responsibility for your own matters from instruction through to completion. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied commercial property caseload independently, maintaining momentum and meeting agreed client and business expectations
• Advising on freehold and leasehold commercial property sales and acquisitions, reviewing title documents and raising or responding to enquiries
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial leases and related documentation for landlords and tenants
• Handling landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals, assignments, variations and licences where appropriate to the transaction
• Advising on commercial remortgages, refinancing and bridging finance transactions
• Investigating title, reviewing searches and reporting clearly on legal issues, risks and proposed solutions
• Liaising with clients, lenders, agents, other solicitors and professional advisers to progress transactions efficiently
• Overseeing exchange and completion, working with the dedicated post-completion team to ensure a smooth handover
• Building effective client and referrer relationships through responsive communication and commercially practical advice
• Contributing to the continued growth of the Commercial Property department and supporting colleagues when required

Person Specification

Our client is looking for a confident commercial property practitioner who combines technical ability with an approachable, client-focused style. The priority is hands-on experience and the ability to manage a caseload with limited supervision rather than a specific professional qualification. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strong experience managing non-contentious commercial property matters from instruction through to completion
• Practical knowledge of freehold and leasehold commercial transactions and commercial landlord and tenant work
• Confidence drafting and negotiating leases, handling title issues and advising clients on transaction risks
• Ability to manage an active caseload independently, organise competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Commercial awareness, sound judgement and an efficient, solution-focused approach to legal work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to high standards of client care
• A friendly, collaborative approach with a willingness to contribute positively to a close-knit team
• Experience using Smokeball case management software or the Minerva portal would be advantageous but is not essential
• Previous billing performance that demonstrates the ability to operate effectively as an experienced fee earner

Benefits and Rewards

This position offers the opportunity to concentrate on fee-earning work while benefiting from a supportive team and a growing flow of instructions. The successful Commercial Property Fee Earner will also benefit from:

• Up to £50,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid working with one flexible day working from home each week, coordinated with the team rota
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Office closure across the Christmas and New Year period, with the precise holiday arrangement to be confirmed
• Annual performance-related bonus scheme linked to individual billing targets
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Dedicated experienced legal assistant to support the fee earner with administration
• Separate specialist post-completion support team
• Company-funded summer and Christmas social events and other team activities
• Opportunities for internal progression, with study support potentially considered
• Monday to Friday working hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm, including a one-hour lunch break

About the Law Firm

Our client is a growing, property-focused law firm advising individual and business clients on commercial and residential transactions. Its commercial property work includes sales and acquisitions, leasehold matters and advice for landlords and tenants. The practice has continued to build its team and combines experienced fee earners with dedicated administrative and post-completion support, allowing lawyers to focus on substantive legal work and client relationships. Staff describe a friendly and collaborative environment, and the firm has a demonstrable commitment to developing and promoting people internally. This is a strong opportunity to contribute to the next stage of an expanding commercial property practice.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Commercial Property Fee Earner job in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, please send your CV to Vanessa Grey at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at vanessa.grey@eventuslegal.com or phone 0113 418 2494 for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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