Commercial Property Head of Department – Bristol, Clifton Office

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Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom AMD Solicitors Limited Full time
Commercial Property Head of Department – Bristol, Clifton Office

1 September 2024

An opportunity has presented to head up our commercial property department, based at our Whiteladies Road office in Clifton, Bristol.

The successful candidate will come in to an existing caseload working alongside and supervising an associate solicitor and trainee solicitor. This role will involve advising clients on commercial property matters ranging from the acquisition and disposal of land and buildings, Landlord and Tenant lease transactions and providing commercial property support to corporate transactions.

The role will be supervised at director level and with support of senior solicitors.

The role

The ideal candidate for this role should have at least 10 years qualified experience in commercial property law and looking to take on a leadership role in helping to grow the department and develop their business development tools.

The successful applicant should be able to manage a busy caseload and possess:

  • The ability to build strong client relationships
  • The ability to build strong relationships with external professionals
  • A commitment to thorough drafting and legal analysis
  • Excellent teamwork when working with junior members
  • Excellent project and time management skills
  • A practical and commercial approach

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Advising on the purchase and sale of freehold and leasehold property;
  • Acting for Landlord or Tenant on the grant of a new lease;
  • Acting for Landlord or Tenant on an assignment of lease;
  • Acting for Landlord or Tenant on lease renewals;
  • Assisting with setting up lease schemes on development projects;
  • Assisting with overage and land options agreements;
  • Providing commercial property support to the corporate team on business and share sales and purchases;
  • Providing commercial property support to the litigation team on property litigation matters.

This role is opened as a full-time role but there is flexibility to explore a shorter working week. The role is based at our Whiteladies Road office but there is scope to explore a mix of in-office and remote working.

The ideal candidate should be open to developing their marketing and business development skillset with the support of the marketing team. The candidate will be involved with marketing strategies and initiatives to shape the department and develop sources of work.

This vacancy is an excellent opportunity to join a growing commercial department and become an integral member of the firm.

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