Commercial Property Solicitor
A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd · Chelmsford, England ·
Job Description Commercial Property Solicitor Location: Chelmsford, Essex Department: Commercial Property Reports To: Head of Commercial Property / Partner Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Commercial Property Solicitor to join our growing team in Chelmsford.
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters, providing practical, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base including developers, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders, and business owners.
The role offers excellent opportunities for career progression, client development, and involvement in high-value transactions. Key Responsibilities Manage a broad caseload of commercial property transactions from instruction to completion.
Advise clients on: Commercial acquisitions and disposals. Freehold and leasehold transactions. Landlord and tenant matters. Property investment and portfolio management. Development and regeneration projects. Property finance and secured lending.
Draft, review, and negotiate: Commercial leases. Agreements for lease. Licences to assign, alter, or underlet. Sale and purchase agreements. Development agreements and ancillary documentation. Conduct title investigations, due diligence, and risk assessments.
Liaise with clients, agents, lenders, surveyors, local authorities, and other professional advisers. Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice and practical solutions. Maintain excellent client relationships and identify opportunities for cross-selling legal services.
Support business development initiatives, networking events, and marketing activities. Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, trainees, or support staff where appropriate. Candidate RequirementsEssential Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
Minimum 3 years' PQE in Commercial Property (flexible depending on experience). Proven experience handling commercial property matters independently. Strong technical knowledge of UK commercial property law. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage competing deadlines and a varied caseload. Strong client care and relationship management skills. Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Experience acting for developers, investors, lenders, and corporate occupiers. Existing client following or business development experience. Experience supervising junior team members. Knowledge of agricultural, development, or secured lending work.
Personal Attributes Professional and proactive approach. Strong attention to detail. Team player with the ability to work autonomously. Client-focused and commercially driven. Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
Confident communicator and relationship builder. Benefits Competitive salary and bonus scheme. Hybrid working opportunities. Pension scheme. Private healthcare (subject to firm policy). Generous annual leave entitlement.
Ongoing professional development and training. Clear career progression pathway. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Achievement of annual billing and fee income targets. Client satisfaction and retention.
Matter turnaround times and efficiency. Business development contributions. Compliance with regulatory and risk management procedures. Contribution to team growth and mentoring initiatives. Ideal Candidate Profile: A commercially astute solicitor who can confidently manage complex property transactions, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of a leading Chelmsford-based commercial property practice