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Commercial & Residential Property Solicitor
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Commercial & Residential Property Solicitor
Salary: £55,000 - £80,000
Location: Croydon Area | Hybrid Working, Quality Caseload & Career Progression
Are you a talented Property Solicitor seeking a role that offers a diverse mix of residential and commercial property work, genuine career development opportunities, and the support to thrive professionally?
Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial & Residential Property Solicitor to join their established and growing Property Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys managing client relationships, handling varied transactions, and delivering practical legal advice as part of a collaborative team.
With a strong local reputation, loyal client base, and commitment to professional development, this position offers the ideal environment for an ambitious solicitor looking to take the next step in their career.
The Opportunity
As a Commercial & Residential Property Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload whilst working closely with colleagues and clients across a wide range of property matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload of commercial and residential property transactions from instruction through to completion
- Advising clients on freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
- Handling commercial property acquisitions and disposals
- Drafting and negotiating contracts, leases, transfers, licences and associated legal documentation
- Advising landlords and tenants on commercial and residential matters
- Managing lease renewals, assignments and lease extensions
- Conducting title investigations and due diligence
- Advising on secured lending and refinancing transactions
- Liaising with clients, lenders, agents, developers and other stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations
- Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management
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About You
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- Minimum 3 years' PQE within property law
- Experience gained within a UK legal practice
- Proven ability to manage a mixed property caseload independently
- Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing and commercial property transactions
- Experience handling acquisitions, disposals, leases and landlord & tenant matters
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
- Strong client care and relationship management abilities
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Commercially minded with a proactive approach
Desirable Experience
- Property development transactions
- Commercial investment property matters
- Secured lending work
- Acting for high-net-worth individuals and business owners
- Experience using legal case management systems
- Business development and networking experience
Salary & Benefits
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary of £55,000 - £80,000+, dependent on experience and PQE
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing professional training and development
- High-quality and varied property caseload
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Modern legal technology and case management systems
- Opportunity to work with experienced senior legal professionals
- Clear pathway for career progression and advancement
- Professional membership support
- Stable and growing client base
- Excellent work-life balance culture
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Why Join Our Client?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected legal practice that values technical excellence, client service and employee development.
You will gain exposure to a broad range of commercial and residential property matters, build strong client relationships, and benefit from genuine long-term career progression within a supportive and successful team.
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If you are a Commercial & Residential Property Solicitor looking for your next career move, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you in confidence.
David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
Apply today for a confidential discussion and discover how this opportunity could help you achieve your long-term career ambitions.
All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. H-FTS will not disclose your details to our client or any third party without your prior consent.
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