Eventus Legal is seeking a Junior Qualified Commercial Property Lawyer to join the specialist Commercial Property team of a highly regarded law firm in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative department, working on a varied portfolio of commercial property matters for a diverse client base including privately owned businesses, charities, landed estates and trusts. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, secured lending and associated property documentation.
This role is ideal for a solicitor with around 0-3 years PQE who is looking to develop their expertise within a supportive environment, with access to high-quality work, ongoing supervision and opportunities for career progression. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary up to £55,000 DOE, agile working, excellent benefits, strong work-life balance and the opportunity to work within a specialist firm recognised for its expertise, supportive culture and commitment to colleague wellbeing.
Role Responsibilities
The successful Commercial Property Lawyer will work as part of a specialist team, managing a varied caseload while providing high-quality advice to clients. Duties will include:
- Managing a caseload of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions and disposals
- Advising clients on landlord and tenant matters, including lease negotiations and related issues
- Handling secured lending work, including mortgages and charges
- Preparing and negotiating ancillary property documentation, including easements, options and pre-emption agreements
- Supporting clients with inter-family and company gifts, working alongside the firm’s nationally recognised private client team
- Providing clear, practical legal advice while maintaining excellent client service standards
- Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues across specialist departments
- Managing files efficiently and ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory requirements
- Contributing to business development activities, including seminars, client updates and sector publications
- Attending client meetings and networking events where required, with occasional travel
Person Specification
Applications are welcomed from Junior Qualified Solicitors with commercial property experience or candidates looking to continue developing their career within this specialist area.
- Qualified Solicitor with approximately 0-3 years PQE
- Experience handling commercial property matters or a strong interest in developing within this area
- Experience managing their own caseload with appropriate supervision and support
- Strong technical understanding of commercial property transactions
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
- A proactive approach to professional development and learning
- A client-focused and commercial approach to legal advice
Benefits and Rewards
This Commercial Property Lawyer opportunity offers the chance to join a respected specialist law firm with a strong reputation for quality work and employee wellbeing. Benefits include:
- Salary between £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
- Agile and flexible working arrangements
- Generous holiday entitlement with holiday purchase scheme
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance scheme
- Group Income Protection
- Employee wellness initiatives
- Cash Plan Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Structured professional development and ongoing support
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to work on high-quality commercial property matters within niche and specialist sectors
About the Company
This well-established specialist law firm is recognised as one of the leading expert practices outside London, with offices across Yorkshire and the North East. The firm acts for clients throughout the UK and beyond, providing specialist legal advice across a range of sectors. Known for its professional yet friendly and authentic culture, the firm places significant emphasis on employee wellbeing, collaboration and long-term development. With excellent staff retention levels and a supportive leadership team, the firm provides an alternative to traditional corporate legal environments, offering high-quality work within a more personal and specialist setting.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this excellent Commercial Property Lawyer opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Vanessa Grey at the Eventus Recruitment Group on 07572 760099.
If this opportunity is not quite right for you but you are considering your next career move, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about other legal opportunities.
Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the Legal, Finance and Accountancy sectors throughout the UK. Please note that salary levels and years of experience quoted within advertisements are intended as a guide. We welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills required to fulfil the role and are committed to equal opportunities for all applicants.
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