Commercial Property Solicitor – East Devon

Overview

In this role you will handle commercial property matters for landlords and tenants within a busy real estate team, contributing to client relationships and business development. You will work on matters such as acquisitions, developments, joint ventures, and portfolio sales, with opportunities to progress within a Legal 500-listed firm. The position emphasizes quality work, a supportive team, and clear career growth in a scenic Devon market. You will engage with SME and OMB clients while balancing caseload and BD activities.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• excellent benefits package
• clear career progression
• great work-life balance in Devon
• supportive leadership
• Legal 500-rated firm reputation

Responsibilities

• Manage a own caseload of commercial property matters for landlords and tenants
• Advise on acquisitions, developments, joint ventures, and portfolio sales
• Support commercial contracts work and transactions for mixed-use properties
• Engage in business development and build client relationships
• Contribute to marketing efforts and cross-team collaboration
• Work independently while collaborating with colleagues as needed

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 approach with keen interest in business development
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

• proactive mindset
• client relationship focus
• team collaboration
• commercial property law
• lease negotiations
• acquisitions and developments

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