Commercial Property Solicitor (2+ PQE)

Company: Hays
Apply for the Commercial Property Solicitor (2+ PQE)
Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will join a respected Leeds-based real estate team, handling a broad portfolio of commercial property matters for diverse clients. You’ll work closely with partners to advise on high-value transactions and develop strong client relationships. The role combines independent caseload management with collaborative teamwork and a focus on business development. You’ll contribute to complex projects and benefit from a supportive, growth-oriented environment. This is a chance to shape property outcomes for developers, investors and occupiers within a renowned firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • competitive salary and benefits package
  • high-quality work for a varied client base
  • career progression and development
  • supportive and collaborative environment

Responsibilities

  • Managing a varied caseload of commercial property matters
  • Advising on acquisitions and disposals of commercial property
  • Acting on landlord and tenant matters, including lease negotiations and portfolio management
  • Supporting development and regeneration projects
  • Advising investors, developers, occupiers and corporate clients
  • Assisting with asset management and property-related transactional work
  • Building and maintaining client relationships and supporting business development

Key requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE
  • Strong commercial property experience from private practice
  • Experience handling a broad range of real estate transactions
  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills
  • Commercial awareness and proactive approach to business development
  • Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating within a team
  • excellent communication
  • client relationship skills
  • commercial awareness
  • commercial property transactions
  • landlord and tenant matters
  • acquisitions and disposals

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Posted: October 16th, 2026