Real Estate Lawyer

Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With six offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.
We are seeking an experienced *Commercial Property Solicitor* to advise clients on a wide variety of commercial real estate matters including general sales and purchases of commercial property, secured lending, commercial leases and development work. This is a new senior role reporting directly to the Partners with extensive opportunity to build experience and client following in undertaking varied and complex work within a supportive and expanding commercial property department.
*Negotiating commercial leases and advising on related landlord / tenant issues;
* Advising on development transactions including options and promotions, Section 106 Agreements and solar/ battery storage agreements;
* Liaising with clients, clients’ agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers’ solicitors, internal depts and any others as necessary;
* Handle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely.
*A minimum of 5 years PQE in a Commercial Property position;
* Prior experience in commercial property practice is a necessity;
* Proactive with commercial and financial awareness;
* A good networker and willingness to represent the department in business development opportunities; Our staff are our greatest asset, and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. Our benefits package has been built around what our people value the most;
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*Competitive industry salary - with annual salary reviews & bonus scheme
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Discounted legal fees - discounted conveyancing & wills for you and your family
* Personal financial advice - helping you achieve your financial goals
* Discounts - from a wide range of retailers
* Employee Referral Scheme - up to £1000 bonus
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​*Enhanced holiday allowance
* Private Health Insurance - with Bupa
* Healthcare Cash Plan - money back for everyday health expenses, for you and your dependents, such as optical & dental
* 24/7 Virtual GP Access - help & support available for when you need it
* Company Sick Pay - with the option to use this for caring for a dependant
* Discounted Gym Memberships - as well as discounts for other health related retailers
* Free fruit in all offices - fresh fruit delivered to the office each week
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access to counselling and support
* Enhanced family leave - enhanced pay for Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental leave
* Flexible working - our Flexible working policy helps with your work life balance
* Flexible sickness entitlement - the option to use your own sickness entitlement if a dependent is unwell and needs care
* Healthcare Cash Plan - money back for everyday health expenses, for you and your dependents
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*Learning & Development - access to hundreds of webinars and training courses
* Paid study leave - with sponsored training opportunities
* Long Service Awards - we celebrate & reward our long standing colleagues
* As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, Confidential malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by Fair Processing Notices for Cifas' Databases | Cifas_
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Do you have at least 5 years PQE within Commercial Property?
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