Overview
Solicitor – Commercial Property – Swansea – 2-5+ Years PQE
Location: Swansea
Type of Role: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)
A well established and growing regional law firm is seeking an ambitious Commercial Property Lawyer (2-5+ years PQE) to join its expanding team in Swansea. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse client base on a wide range of commercial property matters, while contributing to the continued development of a high performing department.
The Role
You will manage a varied and stimulating caseload, including:
- Commercial lease and Landlord & Tenant matters (grants, assignments, licences, rent deposits, surrenders)
- Advising on estate management and ongoing property issues
- Acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold commercial properties
- Supporting commercial and residential development projects (site acquisitions, options, conditional contracts, promotion agreements, planning, plot sales)
- Handling secured lending, real estate finance, agricultural land transactions and renewable energy projects
- Providing property due diligence support to the Corporate team
- Managing technical matters such as lease extensions, enfranchisement, title issues, portfolio transactions and compulsory purchase matters
- Ensuring files progress efficiently with strong financial and billing performance
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business development
- Supervising and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and best practice requirements
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a lawyer who:
- Is a qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer (England & Wales)
- Has 2-5+ years’ PQE in Commercial Property
- Can manage their own caseload confidently and independently
- Possesses strong technical knowledge across a broad range of commercial property matters
- Is highly organised, proactive and able to thrive in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Has a strong client focused mindset and attention to detail
- Can build effective internal and external relationships
- Has experience of, or an interest in, supervising junior colleagues
- Brings a collaborative, positive and team oriented approach
What the Firm Offers
- Competitive salary
- Minimum 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional personal day, birthday leave and a discretionary paid day at Christmas
- Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 3 extra days)
- Gym membership discounts
- Clear opportunities for growth, learning and career development
- Milestone recognition and long service awards
- Opportunities to participate in networking, corporate and charity events
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
Successful candidates will be subject to a basic or enhanced DBS check, depending on the role.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Commercial Property Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and forward thinking firm, we’d be pleased to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates and is committed to equality of opportunity. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £45000 – £65000 per annum
Location: Swansea,
