Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (Chester)
Posted 7 days 15 hours ago by Cullimore Dutton Solicitors Limited
Location: Chester
Type: Full-time
Role contextCullimore Dutton is making a strategic Level 5 leadership hire within its Career Pathway framework.
This role exists to own, stabilise, and develop the commercial property income stream, which is a core part of the firm's current revenue and future exit strategy. The successful candidate will hold a position of significant influence across the business and will not be operating as a senior fee earner in isolation.
This opportunity suits an individual who wants autonomy, visibility, and responsibility for outcomes.
The role sits at Level 5 (Managing / Leading). The successful candidate will:
- Take ownership of the commercial property offering
- Be accountable for financial performance, billing discipline, and lock-up
- Act as an ambassador for the firm externally
- Influence behaviour and standards beyond their own caseload
- Minimum 10 years post qualification experience in commercial property
- Strong technical capability including:
- Option agreements
- Overage agreements
- Development-related transactions
- Commercial leases and disposals
- Ability to manage complex matters independently
- Strong commercial judgement and risk awareness
- Proven ability to win work through relationships rather than price
- Confidence working with agents, developers, accountants, IFAs, and other referrers
- Willingness to protect and develop an existing income stream
- Comfortable mentoring and setting standards within a small or transitional team
- Accountability for financial performance, not just personal billings
Integrity
At the core of its operations, Cullimore Dutton conducts itself with the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency at every turn