Senior Solicitor – Commercial Property – Yeovil – 5+ Years’ PQE

Overview

In this role you will lead a busy commercial property practice within a supportive South West firm, handling acquisitions, disposals, leases, and development work for a diverse client base including agricultural businesses, landlords, and developers. You will work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team and actively develop your own client base. The position offers clear career progression, flexible arrangements, and opportunities to engage in community and pro bono work. You will help shape the firm’s growth in a small, expanding team and deliver pragmatic, client-focused advice.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and KPI linked bonus
• Clear career progression and professional development support
• Flexible working arrangements and additional leave policies
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities to engage in community and pro bono work

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters including acquisitions and disposals
• Handle leasehold matters and landlord-tenant work
• Oversee development projects and related documentation
• Provide clear, pragmatic transactional advice
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Develop your own client base through networking and business development
• Work autonomously while contributing to the wider team

Key requirements

• 5+ years’ PQE in commercial property
• Experience or interest in agricultural property (advantageous but not essential)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
• High attention to detail and a proactive, organized approach
• Confidence in developing client relationships and supporting team growth
• Ambition and enthusiasm for working within a small, expanding team

• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• client relationship development
• proactive and organized approach
• commercial property expertise
• leases and landlord-tenant law
• development projects and documentation

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