Commercial Property Solicitor – Bath – 3+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will handle a high-quality commercial property caseload within a modern Bath-based firm. You will support a growing team with a mix of conveyancing, landlord and tenant, and development work, alongside high-value and complex transactions. The position offers long-term progression toward non-equity directorship and a supportive, forward-thinking culture. You will work on significant matters for high-profile clients and have room to shape the department and its processes. This opportunity combines technical breadth with leadership potential in a flexible, client-focused environment.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell additional annual leave
• Discretionary Christmas leave
• Annual eye test and glasses contribution
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programme and discount scheme

Responsibilities

• Commercial conveyancing
• Landlord and Tenant matters
• Small business acquisitions
• Residential estate development schemes
• Option agreements
• Enfranchisement, Right to Manage, and lease extensions
• Guarantees, indemnities, and asset transfers
• Independent legal advice
• Stamp Duty and commercial finance security

Key requirements

• Minimum 3 years PQE in commercial property
• Strong technical knowledge and substantial recent experience
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload autonomously
• Proactive mindset with drive to grow the department and develop a team
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Confidence using IT systems and modern case management software
• Experience in a leadership or compliance role (COLP / COFA / MLRO) is advantageous but not essential

• strong communication
• interpersonal
• proactive mindset
• commercial property law
• case management software
• IT systems proficiency

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