Solicitor
Commercial Property
West Yorkshire
£45,000 - £60,000

Commercial Property Solicitor

Ref: 1702| Posted: 18th Nov 2024

Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor to join a Legal 500 law firm based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is a permanent, full-time job with hybrid working (2-3 days per week remote from home). Other benefits include an annual bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance with the opportunity to buy and sell holidays and enhanced maternity / paternity leave.  

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Commercial Property Solicitor will be responsible for managing a commercial property caseload as well as leading the team alongside the Head of Department. Other duties include:

  • Commercial sales, purchases, site acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, secured lending, development work and corporate support
  • Active involvement in business development with a view to developing professional relationships and growing client base
  • Drafting and negotiating legal documentation including bespoke overage agreements, options, conditional contracts

Person Specification 

Applications are sought from Commercial Property Solicitors with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in running their own caseload. Importantly, the candidate will also be able to display:

  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise your workload within the required timescales
  • Excellent I.T skills
  • Client care skills are essential

Benefits and Rewards

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Law Firm based in West Yorkshire. The successful legal professional will have the opportunity to work from home on a hybrid basis, as well as agile working across the other office locations.  Employee benefits on offer include:

  • 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays, rising with service
  • Hybrid working options (2-3 days of remote working per week)
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Perkbox membership
  • Wellness packages
  • Training and development
  • Enhanced maternity / paternity schemes

About the Company

This is a highly successful law firm with a reputation for being approachable and reliable. They are Lexcel accredited and recognised as a Leading Firm by the Legal 500 and Chambers recognised. The firm have over 12 locations employing over 120 qualified professional Solicitors / Lawyers and 250 overall employees.  

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Commercial Property Solicitor role, please send your CV to Lucy Evans at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at lucy.evans@eventuslegal.com or phone 07572 760 099.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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