Commercial Property Solicitor (NQ-5)

Are you a Newly Qualified Solicitor or Commercial Property Solicitor looking for your next career move? Ready to develop your expertise within a highly regarded Real Estate team? This is an excellent opportunity to join a Tier 1 Legal 500-ranked law firm in York, offering high-quality work, exposure to specialist agricultural property matters and genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Role:

As a Commercial Property Solicitor, you'll join a large, collaborative Real Estate team handling a varied caseload of commercial property transactions, alongside opportunities to work on high-value and complex matters across the agricultural, renewable energy and development sectors.

You'll work alongside experienced colleagues, advising a diverse client base while developing your technical expertise and commercial awareness in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing commercial property transactions, including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals.
• Advising on commercial landlord and tenant matters, property finance, refinancing and asset management.
• Dealing with ancillary property matters, including easements, rights of way, telecommunications leases and other property-related agreements.
• Assisting with the acquisition and sale of farms, farmland and rural property assets.
• Supporting agricultural landlord and tenant transactions.
• Working alongside colleagues on renewable energy projects, strategic land, development schemes and other complex real estate matters.
• Supporting senior fee earners on high-value transactions while continuing to develop your technical skills.
• Managing matters efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional obligations.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development and networking activities.

What's on offer:

• The opportunity to join a Tier 1 Legal 500-ranked Real Estate team.
• A high-quality and varied caseload, including commercial and agricultural property matters.
• Exposure to specialist work across renewable energy, development and rural property.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment with experienced colleagues.
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
• A competitive benefits package.
• A sociable, forward-thinking culture that values collaboration, innovation and professional development.
• The opportunity to work within an established regional firm with a strong presence across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

What they're looking for:

• A qualified Solicitor, from NQ to 5 years' PQE, with experience or a strong interest in Commercial Property.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client care and relationship management abilities.
• A commercial, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to manage a caseload independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach, with an enthusiasm for developing your expertise.

Whether you're newly qualified and looking to establish yourself in Commercial Property or an experienced Solicitor seeking greater exposure to complex transactions and specialist agricultural work, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team where you can build a long-term career.

Interested?

Apply now or contact Danica Whiting in confidence to find out more about this opportunity and the team's plans for growth.

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