Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (Chester)

Location: Chester

Type: Full-time

Role context

Cullimore Dutton is making a strategic Level 5 leadership hire within its Career Pathway framework.

This role exists to own, stabilise, and develop the commercial property income stream, which is a core part of the firm’s current revenue and future exit strategy. The successful candidate will hold a position of significant influence across the business and will not be operating as a senior fee earner in isolation.

This opportunity suits an individual who wants autonomy, visibility, and responsibility for outcomes.

The role sits at Level 5 (Managing / Leading). The successful candidate will:

• Take ownership of the commercial property offering
• Be accountable for financial performance, billing discipline, and lock-up
• Act as an ambassador for the firm externally
• Influence behaviour and standards beyond their own caseload

Technical experience required

• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience in commercial property
• Strong technical capability including:

• Option agreements
• Overage agreements
• Development-related transactions
• Commercial leases and disposals

• Ability to manage complex matters independently
• Strong commercial judgement and risk awareness

Business development and leadership capability

• Proven ability to win work through relationships rather than price
• Confidence working with agents, developers, accountants, IFAs, and other referrers
• Willingness to protect and develop an existing income stream
• Comfortable mentoring and setting standards within a small or transitional team
• Accountability for financial performance, not just personal billings

Why choose us?

Integrity

At the core of its operations, Cullimore Dutton conducts itself with the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency at every turn

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