Commercial Property Solicitor

JDI Legal are currently working with an award winning law firm who have been in operation since 1876 to recruit a commercial property solicitor their business.

Over the last few years this department has achieved great success and growth and are therefore in a position to consider a range of talent and qualification due to the resource within the team. They have created a flexible, friendly and collaborative place to work where people are supported every day.

This is a brand new exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Solicitor or CILEX to join their Commerical Property team to provide additional resources to facilitate growth and expansion within 19 strong dept. This role could be based at either of their North East offices and the successful candidate will be joining a supportive and collegiate team that has an excellent reputation and prides itself upon its ability to deliver a tailored service to all clients. This is a busy and varied role, and the main duties will include:

• Managing a mixed case load of commercial sales, purchases, landlord and tenant matters, secured lending and corporate support.

• Active involvement in business development with a view to developing professional relationships and growing client base

• Drafting and negotiating legal documentation including agreements for lease, leases, ancillary lease documents, contracts for sale, deeds of grant.

• Providing support and assistance to senior members of the team in connection with site acquisitions and disposals, corporate support work and agricultural matters, as and when required.

This role is open to candidates seeking full time or part time working options. The firm also operate a fantastic flexible working scheme, to help their employees to balance the demands of their work and home life.

For a confidential discussion about this role or the North East market in general, please contact our Jillian McKenzie.