Commercial Property Solicitor

ERS are partnered with a Plymouth based Legal Firm who are recruiting for a Commercial Property Lawyer to them. This role suits a Solicitor or Associate with 3 – 4 years of qualified experience, who is commercially minded, enjoys client interaction, and is keen to build a long term career with clear progression to Partner.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• A collaborative team player, comfortable working independently on matters within your expertise while seeking guidance where appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Commercially aware, with a practical understanding of the needs and pressures faced by commercial clients.
• Confident user of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, with experience of case management systems.
• Willing to invest time in networking and relationship-building, including attending events outside normal office hours.
• Committed to delivering an excellent client service, keeping clients fully informed and responding flexibly when matters require attention outside standard hours.
• A forward-thinking mindset, willing to share ideas, suggest improvements, and positively challenge existing practices.
• Ambition to develop a specialist focus within commercial property over time.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively on matters such as:
• Commercial leases (landlord and tenant)
• Property acquisitions and disposals
• Development projects
• Property aspects of corporate and business transactions

Key Responsibilities

• Handling commercial property matters from instruction through to completion.
• Supporting colleagues during peak workloads, absences, or on larger transactions.
• Supervising and working effectively with support staff where required.
• Actively participating in business development initiatives at firm, department, and team level.
• Managing financial aspects of files, including billing and cashflow in line with firm procedures.
• Ensuring all work is carried out accurately and in compliance with quality and risk management standards.
• Attending and contributing to departmental meetings.
• Developing new work from existing and prospective clients and referrers.
• Building and maintaining a strong professional network and promoting the firm.
• Keeping IT skills up to date and taking responsibility for ongoing professional development.
• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Genuine opportunity for career progression to Partner

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven commercial property lawyer seeking high-quality work, strong benefits, and a clear path for advancement within a supportive and ambitious firm.

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