Commercial Property Solicitor – Exeter

Overview

In this role you join a Legal 500-rated firm to handle commercial property work for landlords and tenants, across joint ventures, retail and leisure projects, acquisitions and developments. You will work on portfolio sales and business transfers while developing strong client relationships. The role offers clear career progression and a supportive team in a leading regional presence. You will actively contribute to business development and market-facing activities, shaping the firm’s real estate practice. This is a growth-focused opportunity in Exeter with good work–life balance.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
• Clear career progression
• Fantastic work/life balance
• Supportive and approachable leadership

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad commercial property caseload for landlords and tenants
• Advise on joint ventures, acquisitions, and developments
• Handle portfolio sales and business transfers (e.g., restaurants, guest houses)
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts
• Engage in business development and client relationship building
• Contribute to marketing efforts and internal knowledge sharing

Key requirements

• Strong track record in commercial property law with at least 3 years of experience
• Solid technical skills and commercial awareness
• Proactive and motivated with a keen interest in business development
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues

• proactive
• driven
• client-focused
• commercial property law
• landlords and tenants
• joint ventures

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