Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive
- Preston
- £50,000-65,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Managing a broad caseload of commercial property matters, including sales and acquisitions, leases, landlord and tenant work, refinance, property development, and corporate support instructions.
- Drafting and negotiating contracts, leases, licences, and other commercial property documents with attention to detail and in accordance with current legislation.
- Conducting due diligence, reviewing title documents, search reports and handling enquiries efficiently to ensure transactions progress smoothly.
- Advising clients ranging from owner-managed businesses to larger commercial entities on the full lifecycle of commercial property transactions.
- Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and external solicitors, maintaining high standards of professionalism and client care throughout.
- Managing key dates, deadlines, and compliance requirements to ensure completion within agreed timescales.
- Supporting more junior team members with training and mentoring, as appropriate.
- Keeping up to date with legislative changes affecting commercial property transactions.
- Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE (or equivalent experience) in commercial property law.
- Proven experience handling a commercial property caseload, including transactions from instruction to post-completion.
- Sound understanding of current commercial property law and market trends.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills—both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Client-focussed mindset with a track record of building positive working relationships.
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a busy legal team.
- Proficiency in MS Office and legal case management systems.
- Bonus scheme.
- Hybrid and remote working options available, subject to experience and operational needs.
- Structured induction, bespoke professional development, and clear career path into senior roles within the property department.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- Supportive, non-hierarchical environment with a focus on work-life balance, wellbeing and ongoing learning.
- Opportunities to get involved in community schemes and networking events.