Commercial Property Solicitor – Bath – 3+ Years PQE

Overview

Senior Commercial Property Solicitor role in Bath within a modern, well-established law firm. You will handle high-value, diverse property matters and support growth of the department, with potential progression to a non-equity director role. The firm combines traditional values with technology and a supportive culture, offering long-term development and a good work-life balance. You will work on complex transactions for high-profile clients while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver excellent service.

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
• 4x salary 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
• General commercial law or contentious matters ( welcomed but not essential )

Key requirements

• Minimum 3 years PQE in commercial property
• Strong technical knowledge with substantial recent experience
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload autonomously
• Proactive mindset 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) advantageous but not essential

• Organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• IT systems proficiency
• Modern case management software
• Legal knowledge in commercial property transactions

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