Commercial Property Solicitor
18 days ago
Chelmsford
Commercial Property Solicitor\n Location: Chelmsford, Essex \n Department: Commercial Property \n Reports To: Head of Commercial Property / Partner \n Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience \n Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role\n We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Commercial Property Solicitor to join our growing team in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters, providing practical, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base including developers, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders, and business owners. The role offers excellent opportunities for career progression, client development, and involvement in high-value transactions. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Manage a broad caseload of commercial property transactions from instruction to completion.\n, • Advise clients on:\n, • Commercial acquisitions and disposals.\n, • Freehold and leasehold transactions.\n, • Landlord and tenant matters.\n, • Property investment and portfolio management.\n, • Development and regeneration projects.\n, • Property finance and secured lending.\n, • Draft, review, and negotiate:\n, • Commercial leases.\n, • Agreements for lease.\n, • Licences to assign, alter, or underlet.\n, • Sale and purchase agreements.\n, • Development agreements and ancillary documentation.\n, • Conduct title investigations, due diligence, and risk assessments.\n, • Liaise with clients, agents, lenders, surveyors, local authorities, and other professional advisers.\n, • Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice and practical solutions.\n, • Maintain excellent client relationships and identify opportunities for cross-selling legal services.\n, • Support business development initiatives, networking events, and marketing activities.\n, • Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, trainees, or support staff where appropriate.\nCandidate RequirementsEssential\n\n, • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.\n, • Minimum 3 years' PQE in Commercial Property (flexible depending on experience).\n, • Proven experience handling commercial property matters independently.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of UK commercial property law.\n, • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.\n, • Ability to manage competing deadlines and a varied caseload.\n, • Strong client care and relationship management skills.\n, • Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\nDesirable\n\n, • Experience acting for developers, investors, lenders, and corporate occupiers.\n, • Existing client following or business development experience.\n, • Experience supervising junior team members.\n, • Knowledge of agricultural, development, or secured lending work.\nPersonal Attributes\n\n, • Professional and proactive approach.\n, • Strong attention to detail.\n, • Team player with the ability to work autonomously.\n, • Client-focused and commercially driven.\n, • Highly organised with excellent time management skills.\n, • Confident communicator and relationship builder.\nBenefits\n\n, • Competitive salary and bonus scheme.\n, • Hybrid working opportunities.\n, • Pension scheme.\n, • Private healthcare (subject to firm policy).\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement.\n, • Ongoing professional development and training.\n, • Clear career progression pathway.\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment.\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\n\n, • Achievement of annual billing and fee income targets.\n, • Client satisfaction and retention.\n, • Matter turnaround times and efficiency.\n, • Business development contributions.\n, • Compliance with regulatory and risk management procedures.\n, • Contribution to team growth and mentoring initiatives.\n\n Ideal Candidate Profile: \n A commercially astute solicitor who can confidently manage complex property transactions, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of a leading Chelmsford-based commercial property practice