Eventus Legal are seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor for a growing, award-recognised commercial law practice based in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, also available on a 100% remote-working basis. This is a permanent job position offering a salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience, with remote working available. The firm is expanding its commercial property capability in response to a strong and developing pipeline of work and can offer significant autonomy, flexibility and the opportunity to shape a package around the priorities of the successful Solicitor.

Role Responsibilities

This Commercial Property Solicitor job will involve taking ownership of a varied transactional commercial property caseload and progressing matters with a high degree of independence. Key responsibilities will include:

• Handling commercial property sales and acquisitions from instruction through to completion.
• Advising on a broad range of freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Reviewing and advising on commercial leases and related property documentation.
• Managing transactions involving commercial properties ranging from smaller owner-managed business premises through to matters valued at approximately £2 million to £3 million.
• Supporting the property aspects of wider corporate transactions where required.
• Providing practical, commercially focused advice to business clients and maintaining a responsive service throughout each matter.
• Handling property finance matters where experience permits, including bridging finance or lender-related work.
• Managing files autonomously and identifying when specialist input or escalation is appropriate.

Person Specification

The successful Commercial Property Solicitor will be a qualified solicitor with strong transactional commercial property experience and the confidence to manage a caseload without day-to-day supervision. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales.
• Strong experience of commercial property sales and acquisitions.
• The ability to take ownership of files and progress transactions independently.
• Sound experience of freehold and leasehold commercial property matters.
• Strong client communication skills and a practical, commercially minded approach to legal advice.
• Good organisation and file management skills, with the ability to manage competing transactional deadlines.
• Experience of property finance, bridging lending or lender work would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience gained within a regional, national or specialist commercial property team will be considered where you can demonstrate the required level of autonomy.

Benefits and Rewards

This is an opportunity to join a growing commercial practice at a stage when its property offering is being developed around significant client demand. The successful Commercial Property Solicitor will also benefit from:

• Salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience and the level of autonomy you can bring to the position.
• Remote working, with the firm open-minded about where you are based provided work is delivered effectively and clients receive a high-quality service.
• A flexible overall package that can be shaped around individual priorities, including the balance between salary, flexibility and other package elements.
• A high level of professional autonomy and the opportunity to take genuine ownership of commercial property matters.
• Exposure to a broad range of commercial transactions and developing client relationships across the UK.
• The opportunity to join a growing team with an expanding pipeline of commercial property and property finance work.

About the Law Firm

Our client is a boutique commercial law practice advising businesses across the UK and internationally. The firm has experienced significant recent growth and has been recognised as a Northern Law Awards finalist. Its model is centred on practical, responsive and commercially focused advice, with lawyers given the flexibility and autonomy to deliver work effectively for clients.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Commercial Property Solicitor job in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 01325 624084 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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