Commercial Property Solicitor

Mallory Pryce Recruitment

. Manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters, including acquisitions and disposals, freehold and leasehold transactions, investment sales and purchases, development work, secured lending, refinancing and portfolio management .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timePreston • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and landlord-tenant matters, while providing clear, commercially focused legal advice. Proficient in drafting and negotiating a variety of property-related documents and ensuring compliance with legal requirements throughout the transaction process.

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Qualified SolicitorCommercial Property LawDrafting and NegotiationTransaction ManagementFile Management

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Hard Skills

Commercial Property TransactionsAcquisitionsDisposalsLandlord and Tenant MattersDevelopment WorkInvestment PropertyProperty FinanceTitle ReviewPlanning DocumentationLeasehold Transactions

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified SolicitorLegal Executive

Industry Keywords

Commercial PropertyFreehold TransactionsLeasehold TransactionsInvestment SalesRefinancingPortfolio ManagementDue DiligenceLicences to AlterLicences to AssignPost-Completion Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters, including acquisitions and disposals, freehold and leasehold transactions, investment sales and purchases, development work, secured lending, refinancing and portfolio management
Advise clients on the legal, commercial and practical aspects of commercial property transactions
Identify risks and propose clear, effective solutions aligned with client objectives
Draft, review and negotiate contracts, leases, agreements for lease, licences, transfers, development documentation, overage agreements, deeds of variation and related property documents
Review and report on title, leases, searches, replies to enquiries, planning documentation, occupational arrangements and due diligence materials
Handle landlord and tenant matters, including new lettings, renewals, assignments, underlettings, rent reviews, licences to alter, licences to assign and lease restructures
Support property development and investment transactions
Manage transactions from initial instruction through exchange, completion and post-completion
Monitor key dates, ensure correct document execution, and complete registration and other post-completion requirements
Maintain effective communication with clients, lenders, agents, surveyors, planning consultants, managing agents, other solicitors and relevant authorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive with relevant experience in commercial property
Strong private practice or in-house commercial property experience
Demonstrable experience managing commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, development work, investment property and property finance
Strong technical knowledge of commercial property law, including freehold and leasehold transactions, commercial leases, title review, property finance, planning and development documentation
Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
Ability to provide clear, commercially focused advice and identify practical solutions to complex issues
Strong organisational and file management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and progress transactions proactively