Commercial Property Lawyer – Torquay – 2+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied slate of commercial property matters within a respected South West law firm’s property team. You will support landlords and tenants, development and acquisition work, and cross‑team projects, contributing to high‑quality client service. The position offers clear progression toward leadership and partnership, with flexible options and a collaborative culture. You will engage in networking and business development to grow the practice and service delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and stimulating environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial property matters
• Acting for commercial landlords and tenants
• Joint venture work, retail and leisure projects
• Acquisitions of development sites for commercial and mixed-use purposes
• Advising on commercial contracts
• Portfolio sales and acquisitions
• Business transfer work (restaurants, guest houses, etc.)
• Project management and cross-team collaboration
• Active participation in marketing and business development
• Managing your own files and Lexcel compliance

Key requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ PQE in commercial property law
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Commercial market awareness and general experience in commercial law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Enthusiasm for networking and attending external events
• Ambition to progress, with opportunities for team leadership and partnership prospects
• Applications from strong potential candidates not meeting all criteria

• communication
• interpersonal abilities
• attention to detail
• drafting
• commercial property law
• Lexcel compliance

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