Commercial Property Lawyer - Torquay - 2+ Years PQE

Commercial Property Lawyer - Torquay - 2+ Years PQE
Location: Torquay
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (with flexibility)
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be working with a highly respected South West law firm seeking an ambitious Commercial Property Lawyer to join its busy property team in Torquay. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative environment, delivering high-quality service to a diverse client base.

The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of commercial property matters, including:

• Acting for commercial landlords and tenants
• Joint venture work, retail and leisure projects
• Acquisitions of development sites for commercial and mixed-use purposes
• Advising on commercial contracts
• Portfolio sales and acquisitions
• Business transfer work (restaurants, guest houses, etc.)
• Project management and cross-team collaboration
• Active participation in marketing and business development
• Managing your own files and ensuring Lexcel compliance

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified lawyer with:

• Minimum 2 years' PQE in commercial property law
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Commercial market awareness and general experience in commercial law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Enthusiasm for networking and attending external events
• Ambition to progress, with opportunities for team leadership and partnership prospects
• Applications are also encouraged from practitioners with strong potential who may not meet all criteria but can demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the role.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary (£45,000-£65,000 DOE)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working arrangements (full or part time)
• A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Clear career progression pathways, including associate or partnership prospects
• Recognition for high-quality work and client service
• Comprehensive benefits package

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be working with this law firm. The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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.*