Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor

Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor – 2+ Years' PQE

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Location: City of London
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30
Salary: From £47,000 depending on PQE and experience

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor to join their City branch.

The successful candidate will have at least three years' post-qualification experience and be confident managing a varied commercial property caseload independently. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor to join an established and supportive firm and contribute to the continued growth of their commercial property practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing commercial property matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion
• Acting on commercial freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
• Advising landlords and tenants on the grant, renewal, assignment and surrender of commercial leases
• Handling licences to assign, licences to alter, rent deposit deeds and deeds of variation
• Acting on business purchases and sales involving commercial premises
• Reviewing and reporting on title, leases, searches and other property documentation
• Dealing with commercial property finance and secured lending matters where appropriate
• Liaising effectively with clients, lenders, agents, surveyors and other solicitors
• Managing Land Registry, SDLT and other post-completion requirements
• Maintaining accurate files, time records and billing information
• Supporting networking, client development and the growth of the department

Requirements

Essential

• A minimum of two years' PQE as a solicitor in England and Wales
• Commercial conveyancing experience
• The ability to manage a caseload independently with appropriate supervision
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and title-investigation skills
• Strong commercial awareness and practical problem-solving ability
• Excellent client-care, communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
• A proactive approach to networking and business development

Desirable

• Turkish-language skills
• Experience using Leap case management system
• Familiarity with CQS and Lexcel accreditation standards would be advantageous, although training will be provided
• An existing client following or potential to bring in new work

What's In It For You

• A competitive salary based on experience
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to help develop a growing City-based commercial property practice
• Exposure to a varied client base and high-quality commercial property work
• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Pension contribution in line with the government's suggested minimum
• Potential for progression depending on experience, client following and ability to bring in new work, including potential consultancy or salary-based arrangements

Please submit your CV and a brief covering note setting out your relevant experience, salary expectations and current notice period.

Our client is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

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