Senior Commercial Property Solicitor/Partner Cheshire
Ambitious? Looking for Partnership?
Are you an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor with the drive and ambition to take your career to the next level?
Do you thrive in a modern, dynamic, and forward-thinking legal environment? If so, I'd love to hear from you.
My client is seeking a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor to be based in their Cheshire who are not just looking for a job but a future. They are a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and leadership, and they are looking for someone with the ambition and ability to become a future partner.
The Role:
- Handling a varied and high-quality caseload of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, and development work.
- Providing strategic legal advice to a broad range of clients, from SMEs to larger corporations.
- Playing a key role in the growth and development of the commercial property department.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships to drive the success of the firm.
About You:
- A qualified solicitor with significant experience in commercial property law.
- Ambitious and driven, with a strong desire to progress to partnership.
- A proven track record of handling complex transactions and delivering excellent client service.
- A natural leader, eager to contribute to business development and firm growth.
What The firm Offers:
- A modern and forward-thinking work environment where your ambition is encouraged and supported.
- A clear path to partnership for the right candidate.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- A firm culture that values innovation, flexibility, and work-life balance.
If youre ready to make a real impact and take the next step towards partnership, I would love to hear from you!
Contact Rebecca 0151 2301 208 or e-mail r.davies@clayton-legal.co.uk with your up to date CV.....Read more...
Commercial Property Solicitor (25 PQE) We are working with a well-regarded firm seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor (25 years PQE) to join its expanding Commercial Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded commercial property lawyer, ideally with some exposure to development work, to progress their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
The successful candidate will be supported while managing a varied caseload of up to 100 matters and will gain exposure to a broad range of high-quality commercial property work.
The role will involve:
- Acting on development matters, including site acquisitions and project set-up
- Handling sales, purchases and leases of commercial premises, including non-contentious landlord and tenant matters
- Drafting and negotiating leases, licences and agreements for lease
- Advising landlords and tenants on their rights, obligations and commercial considerations
- Dealing with property finance and development transactions
- Carrying out due diligence, including title investigations and reporting
- Managing a varied caseload efficiently, with appropriate supervision and support
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships through a high standard of service
The ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified Solicitor with 25 years PQE in general commercial property work
- Proven experience in acquisitions, disposals and commercial leasing
- Strong drafting skills with sound commercial awareness
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to manage a busy and diverse caseload
- A proactive, flexible and team-oriented approach
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday from the outset (plus Christmas shutdown and statutory Bank Holidays)
- Healthcare benefit scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing services, including a 24/7 helpline
- Discounted legal fees for staff and family members
- Death in service provision
- Auto-enrolment into the Company Pension
- Annual colleague event
Why consider this opportunity:
- A rewarding role offering high-quality work and genuine career progression
- A supportive, people-first culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and work/life balance
- Excellent engagement scores, with over 90% of staff proud to work at the firm
- A strong commitment to inclusion, local communities and charitable initiatives, with active CSR, Sports & Social, and Health & Wellbeing groups
To apply for this role please forward your CV to s.oliver@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Sam Oliver on 0121 368 1833.
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Lawyer to join a growing and busy department. The successful candidate will manage a full caseload of commercial property matters from start to completion. This role is ideal for a motivated, client-focused solicitor or legal executive who is keen to play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services within a friendly, supportive team. The firm has a long-established reputation for providing professional yet approachable advice across a broad range of legal services for both individuals and businesses.
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of commercial property matters, including property investment, commercial acquisitions (including development) and sales, as well as commercial lease work.
Handle files from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring excellent service throughout.
Draft, review, and approve legal documentation, including contracts and transfer deeds.
Provide clear, concise, and responsive legal advice to clients.
Work diligently and in accordance with professional standards, including those set by the SRA, Lexcel, and CQS.
Take responsibility for ongoing professional development, keeping up to date with relevant changes in law and practice.
Support the firms marketing and business development strategy, including attending networking and industry events where appropriate.
Carry out additional duties that contribute to the growth and effective operation of the department and wider business.
Requirements
Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (preferred).
Minimum of 3 years experience within a busy commercial property department.
Strong legal knowledge and a solid understanding of conveyancing processes.
Ability to manage a caseload independently and hit the ground running.
Strong IT skills.
Knowledge of Lexcel, SRA Standards & Regulations, and Money Laundering Regulations.
Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
Benefits
23 days holiday plus an additional day for your birthday, with annual increases for length of service.
Holiday purchase scheme.
Free parking.
Private medical care (after completion of probation).
Long service awards.
Pension scheme.
Dress-down day on the last working day of each month.
Free or subsidised legal fees.
Training and professional development support.
Company sick pay.
Cycle-to-work scheme.
Eyecare vouchers.
Flu jab voucher.
Refer-a-friend scheme.
If you are interested in the above role, please call Sam on 01213681833 or forward your most recent CV to s.oliver@clayton-legal.co.uk.
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and in house departments across the UK. Our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.....Read more...
This long established multi service legal firm with offices throughout Lancashire seek to employ an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join their office based in the city centre of Preston.
The Role
Working as a Property Solicitor or Property Executive within the Specialist and Commercial Property team based at their Preston office, you will manage a varied caseload of:
- commercial property transactions including freehold/leasehold sales and purchase, refinance, SIPP transactions;
- commercial lease transactions
- bridging finance of commercial and residential property;
- commercial and residential developments;
- land transactions, including purchase of development land, overage agreements, option agreements
You must have a minimum of 2 years experience of running your own property caseload from initial instruction to completion. It is essential that you have strong experience of dealing with the sale and purchase of commercial properties and commercial leases.
Responsibilities
- Handling all aspects of a mixed caseload of commercial property transactions, land transactions and specialist property matters including bridging financial, developments, overage and opinions, as well as assisting the Private Client and Family teams with probate sales.
- Approving legal titles
- Preparing freehold and leasehold reports for clients and lenders
- Raising necessary enquiries and dealing with replies to enquiries
- Preparing Land Registry applications and dealing with requisitions
- Manage caseload through effective use of case management system
- Adhere to and promote compliance with the firms policies, practices and procedures; legislation applicable to the profession and to any relevant quality standards
- Through training and other means, to keep fully up to date with relevant legislation and practice
People Management
- Support the development of team assistants. Encourage and facilitate this development by broadening their experience, knowledge and skills. Monitor team supports delivery of client service with regular feedback.
- Work with your Team Leader to identify opportunities to move people where appropriate, with the aim of increasing the flexibility of the department and its ability to respond to a variety of different pressures.
Client Management
- Ensure client service levels agreements are met
- Maintain and build good professional working relationships with clients, external institutions and organisations
- Develop and improve client service standards, encouraging a total customer care culture throughout your team
Experience & Skills
- Minimum of 2 years experience of managing own property caseload from instructions to completion and registration
- Proficient in managing varied and technical property transactions, which must include experience of dealing with commercial property and commercial leases
- Adept at checking freehold, leasehold titles and commercial leases
- Ability to raise, check and respond to additional enquiries within your technical experience
- Signing off AML checks and Customer Due Diligence
- Working within lenders instructions
- Good inter-personal skills, able to deal with all levels within an organisation and relieve potential conflicts.
- Able to work accurately and clearly explain technical matters to non technical users in both written and verbal forms.
- Good IT skills including experience in using Microsoft office tools Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
- Strong experience of using property case management software
- A client focused approach to service delivery
- Keen attention to detail and ability to manage busy caseload
This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic firm who offer back great benefits. If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your CV to Tracy at t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or alternatively you can call on 0161 9147 357
At Clayton Legal we passionately believe your talent matters, so we specialise in recruiting the best legal talent and connecting this to the right opportunities. Clayton Legal is recognised as the talent partner of choice with clients ranging from small legal practices to international and global law firms. Whether you're looking for total recruitment outsourcing or a single appointment, or an overview of the recruitment market our award recognised service can confidently meet your talent needs.....Read more...
Are you a Commercial Property Paralegal or Solicitor?
Location: Several offices across Merseyside
Salary: Competitive + Bonus Structure
I am partnering with a forward-thinking and expanding law firm with several offices across Merseyside, who are now looking to grow their Commercial Property team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a firm that is genuinely investing in its people, its systems, and its continued regional presence.
The firm has seen sustained growth across its commercial departments and now seeks experienced Commercial Property Paralegals and Qualified Solicitors to support an increasing workload of high-quality matters. Youll be joining a supportive and collaborative environment with clear progression opportunities and strong leadership.
The Role
Depending on experience, you will:
- Manage or support on a varied caseload of commercial property files, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, landlord & tenant matters, secured lending and development work.
- Work closely with Partners and senior team members on complex transactions.
- Build and maintain excellent client relationships with both new and long-standing commercial clients.
- Contribute to further growth and development of the department as the firm continues to expand.
What Were Looking For
- Experience within Commercial Property (essential).
- Ability to manage files independently (Solicitors) or competently support file progression (Paralegals).
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A proactive and positive approach to client care.
- Desire to be part of a forward-thinking and growing firm.
Whats On Offer
- Competitive salaries aligned with market and experience.
- Attractive bonus structure to be discussed.
- Opportunities for progression and professional development.
- Supportive working culture within a growing team.
- The autonomy to develop your career in a firm that values and invests in its staff.
If this a role that interests you please get in contact with Rebecca on 0151 2301 208 or send across your up to date CV to r.davies@clayton-legal.co.uk....Read more...
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Legal Counsel to join a growing national care group during an exciting stage of expansion. This is a rare chance to work on high-value corporate transactions, M&A activity, and strategic business growth, supporting one of the UK’s leading care providers with a diverse portfolio of residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care services
You will be a pivotal member of the legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel, and working closely with Commercial Directors. You will have the opportunity to shape and drive corporate deals, providing proactive legal advice across a range of commercial, corporate, and property matters
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage complex M&A transactions, including share acquisitions, business and asset acquisitions, property acquisitions, and related finance arrangements
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with clarity and commercial insight
Provide strategic advice on transaction structure, managing due diligence and disclosure processes, and presenting key legal findings to the board and senior stakeholders
Coordinate with external advisers, funding partners, and internal teams to ensure smooth and efficient completion of transactions
Support company secretarial matters and oversee post-completion integration of newly acquired businesses
Contribute to shaping the legal strategy of the group and provide guidance across corporate and commercial matters
Skills and Experience:
Strong corporate M&A experience, comfortable running live transactions from start to finish
Experience in property, real estate, or construction law is advantageous
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build strong relationships internally and externally
High level of commercial awareness, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Hands-on, proactive, and able to operate independently while collaborating with wider teams
Eligibility: We would consider a Solicitor or Legal Counsel (Circa 4 or more years post-qualified experience) with a current practicing certificate (or equivalent)
Why This Role is Exciting: This is more than a legal role – it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding care organisation. You will:
Work on complex, high-value transactions with national impact
Have exposure to a broad range of corporate, commercial, property, and funding matters
Play a key role in shaping the future of a fast-growing care group
Be supported by a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking legal and commercial team
Salary & Benefits:
Competitive salary of up to £110,000 per annum Plus 10% Bonus*
Discretionary bonus of up to 10%
Private medical insurance
Company pension scheme
6 weeks annual leave
Genuine career progression and development opportunities
Supportive and inclusive working environment
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Location – East Slough - Hybrid/Location based.
*Bonus is depending upon attaining KPI’s
Reference ID: 7196
To apply or find out more: Call 01216380567 OR email your CV ....Read more...
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Legal Counsel to join a growing national care group during an exciting stage of expansion. This is a rare chance to work on high-value corporate transactions, M&A activity, and strategic business growth, supporting one of the UK’s leading care providers with a diverse portfolio of residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care services
You will be a pivotal member of the legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel, and working closely with Commercial Directors. You will have the opportunity to shape and drive corporate deals, providing proactive legal advice across a range of commercial, corporate, and property matters
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage complex M&A transactions, including share acquisitions, business and asset acquisitions, property acquisitions, and related finance arrangements
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with clarity and commercial insight
Provide strategic advice on transaction structure, managing due diligence and disclosure processes, and presenting key legal findings to the board and senior stakeholders
Coordinate with external advisers, funding partners, and internal teams to ensure smooth and efficient completion of transactions
Support company secretarial matters and oversee post-completion integration of newly acquired businesses
Contribute to shaping the legal strategy of the group and provide guidance across corporate and commercial matters
Skills and Experience:
Strong corporate M&A experience, comfortable running live transactions from start to finish
Experience in property, real estate, or construction law is advantageous
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build strong relationships internally and externally
High level of commercial awareness, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Hands-on, proactive, and able to operate independently while collaborating with wider teams
Eligibility: We would consider a Solicitor or Legal Counsel (Circa 4 or more years post-qualified experience) with a current practicing certificate (or equivalent)
Why This Role is Exciting: This is more than a legal role – it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding care organisation. You will:
Work on complex, high-value transactions with national impact
Have exposure to a broad range of corporate, commercial, property, and funding matters
Play a key role in shaping the future of a fast-growing care group
Be supported by a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking legal and commercial team
Salary & Benefits:
Competitive salary of up to £110,000 per annum Plus 10% Bonus*
Discretionary bonus of up to 10%
Private medical insurance
Company pension scheme
6 weeks annual leave
Genuine career progression and development opportunities
Supportive and inclusive working environment
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Location – East Slough - Hybrid/Location based.
*Bonus is depending upon attaining KPI’s
Reference ID: 7196
To apply or find out more: Call 01216380567 OR email your CV ....Read more...
