Commercial Property Solicitor
Location: Sherborne
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join a well-regarded regional law firm with a strong presence across the South West. Recognised in the Legal 500 and known for its long-standing relationships with businesses, landowners, developers and investors, the firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice with a personable and pragmatic approach.
Due to continued growth, the Commercial Property team is looking to recruit a solicitor with around 1 year PQE to join its Sherborne office. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer seeking high-quality work, genuine responsibility and clear opportunities for long-term career development.
Joining an experienced and supportive property team, you will advise a broad range of clients including SMEs, investors, developers, landlords and tenants across a variety of commercial property matters.
Your workload is likely to include:
- Commercial acquisitions and disposals
- Landlord and tenant matters
- Lease grants, renewals and assignments
- Commercial property investment transactions
- Secured lending and property finance work
- Development and site acquisition matters
- Easements, rights of way and property-related agreements
- Supporting senior lawyers on larger and more complex transactions
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with circa 1+ years' PQE in Commercial Property
- Experience handling a range of commercial property matters
- Ability to manage your own files with appropriate supervision
- Strong technical and drafting skills
- Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Ambitious and keen to progress your career within a growing team
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative environment
Why Join?
- Join a respected Legal 500-recognised regional practice with an excellent reputation across the South West
- Opportunity to work on a broad range of high-quality commercial property matters
- Supportive and approachable team culture
- Genuine scope for progression and career development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible and modern approach to working
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
