Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Commercial Property Solicitor • West Midlands

Company: Austen Lloyd

West Midlands

Senior Commercial Property Solicitor / Partner - Birmingham Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Leadership Opportunity | Legal 500 Firm A highly regarded Legal 500 firm based in Birmingham City Centre is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (8+ PQE) to join its established Commercial Property team. This senior-level position offers the opportunity to take on a leadership role, with clear potential to progress to Partner level (Salaried Partner, depending on experience). The Role You will handle a broad and varied caseload of commercial property matters, including: Drafting, negotiating, and completing commercial leases, licences to occupy, agreements for lease, and related documentation Acting for SMEs and business owners in the purchase and sale of commercial property Acting for bridging lenders and other lenders in securing property loans and negotiating related documentation Acting for Receivers, Liquidators, and Administrators in property transactions Advising alongside the Corporate team on the property aspects of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, share purchases, and restructuring Conducting property due diligence, reviewing titles, leases, searches, and replies to enquiries Providing strategic advice on freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals within corporate deals Advising on property finance and security over land Drafting auction packs and other transactional documentation This is a senior leadership role where you will also: Supervise and manage junior members of the Commercial Property team, including monthly supervision meetings Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, delivering high standards of client care and file management Support the firm's business development initiatives and attend marketing events Contribute to the firm's strategic objectives by participating in internal strategy groups Prepare annual submissions for the Legal 500 for the Commercial Property department About You Qualified Solicitor with 8+ years' PQE in commercial property Strong technical knowledge and understanding of commercial property law Excellent communication, negotiation, and client care skills Experience supervising junior team members and managing workloads Proactive, strategic thinker with an interest in business development and team leadership Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00am-5:30pm; Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (37 hours per week) Location: Birmingham City Centre (hybrid working available) Reference: CC61396 - Senior Commercial Property Solicitor - Birmingham Contact Number: 0117 313 0502 For more information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact our specialist legal recruitment team.