Commercial Property Solicitor

The Eventus Recruitment Group are seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor (1+ years PQE) to join a highly reputable Legal 500 law firm based in Stockport. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity within a well-established and growing Commercial Property team, reporting directly to the Head of Commercial Property. In addition to a competitive salary of £30,000-£45,000 dependent on experience, the firm offers a fantastic benefits package including additional annual leave, your birthday off, private healthcare, life cover and a host of wellbeing perks.

As the Commercial Property Solicitor, you will manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters from inception through to completion, working with minimal supervision and supporting the wider team where required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a full caseload of commercial property matters independently, including sales and purchases, landlord and tenant matters, bank funding and pension purchases
• Conducting matters in accordance with Lexcel standards, SRA Code of Conduct and the firm's quality and risk management procedures
• Generating fee income and effectively managing time recording, WIP, billing and cash collection in line with agreed targets
• Supervising and supporting colleagues' work when required, including providing cover during holidays and absences
• Taking an active role in business development, marketing and networking initiatives on behalf of the team and firm
• Building, maintaining and nurturing strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts
• Attending clients in person and by telephone, delivering a professional and high-quality client care service
• Managing correspondence and documentation via the firm's case management system
• Maintaining accurate file management in line with office procedures, including electronic and paper files
• Attending and contributing to team and group meetings
• Supporting the growth of new work from existing clients and developing new client relationships

Applications are welcomed from experienced Commercial Property Solicitors who are comfortable working autonomously and contributing at a senior level.

To be successful in this Commercial Property Solicitor job, you will demonstrate:

• Admission as a Solicitor with a minimum of 1 years' PQE
• Strong experience handling a broad range of commercial property matters
• Proven ability to manage files independently with minimal supervision
• Experience supervising or supporting colleagues (desirable)
• Strong commercial awareness and technical knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Efficient, well organised and able to manage competing deadlines
• A proactive, collaborative and professional approach
• Confidence using case management systems and modern IT applications

Alongside a competitive salary dependent on experience, the successful candidate will enjoy an outstanding benefits package, including:

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off + Christmas closure (up to 36 days total)
• Additional annual leave with long service
• Life cover - 4 x annual salary
• Private healthcare
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced sick pay