Ashlings Legal
Commercial Property Solicitor / Consultant
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Commercial Property Solicitor / Consultant
Location: Manchester
Type: Full-Time Employee or Consultant
Firm: Ashlings Legal
About Us
Ashlings Legal is a modern, SRA-regulated law firm providing commercially focused legal advice to businesses, investors, landlords, developers and individuals. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, practical advice, excellent client service and commercially sensible solutions.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor or Commercial Real Estate Lawyer to join our team either as a full-time employee or on a consultant basis.
The Role
You will play a key role in growing and developing our Commercial Property practice, advising a broad range of clients on acquisitions, disposals, leasing arrangements, development projects and property finance matters.
The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, technically strong and confident managing matters from initial instruction through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Acquisitions & Disposals
- Commercial property purchases and sales
- Investment property acquisitions
- Portfolio acquisitions and disposals
- Auction purchases and sales
- Due diligence investigations
- Title reviews and reporting
- Land Registry matters
- Supporting clients with property finance arrangements
Commercial Leasing
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- Drafting and negotiating leases
- Lease renewals and extensions
- Lease variations
- Licence agreements
- Rent review provisions
- Break clauses
- Service charge provisions
- Repairing obligations and dilapidations
Landlord & Tenant Matters
- Lease assignments
- Underletting and subletting
- Possession matters
- Rent recovery issues
- Tenant defaults
- Commercial occupation disputes
- General landlord and tenant advisory work
Development & Property Projects
- Site acquisitions
- Development agreements
- Option agreements
- Overage agreements
- Conditional contracts
- Collaboration with lenders, agents, surveyors and other stakeholders
Business Development
- Building relationships with clients and referrers
- Identifying opportunities for cross-referrals across the firm
- Participating in networking and marketing initiatives
- Contributing to the growth of the commercial property department
About You
Essential
- Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with commercial property expertise
- Minimum 5 years' PQE (guideline only)
- Strong experience across commercial acquisitions, disposals and leasing matters
- Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Commercially aware and client-focused
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
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Desirable
- Existing client following or referral network
- Experience acting for developers and investors
- Experience in property finance transactions
- Experience supervising junior lawyers or support staff
What We Offer
Employee Option
- Competitive salary
- Bonus opportunities
- Flexible working
- Genuine career progression
- Opportunity to help shape a growing practice area
- Modern technology and systems
- Supportive and entrepreneurial culture
Consultant Option
- Attractive fee share arrangement
- Flexible working location and hours
- Administrative and compliance support
- Marketing and business development support
- Access to Ashlings Legal's infrastructure, systems and brand
- Ability to build and grow your own practice within the firm
What Success Looks Like
- Delivering excellent client service
- Managing transactions efficiently and proactively
- Maintaining high technical standards
- Generating repeat business and referrals
- Contributing to the growth and reputation of Ashlings Legal's Commercial Property team
Whether you are seeking a full-time role or a consultant arrangement, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Please apply through the platform or email your CV and details to info@ashlingslegal.com.
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