Commercial Property Solicitor

3 months ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Lightfoots LLP Solicitors Full time

Lightfoots Solicitors is a multi-award winning law firm, recognised as a ‘Leading Firm’ by the Legal 500 2023. We are proud of our successes, which are due to our exceptional people.

We have over 140 employees, working across our diverse range of services, in our five offices.


As a Commercial Property Solicitor you will be expected to advise clients on a wide variety of commercial real estate matters including secured lending, general sales and purchases of commercial property, estate development, leases and options and other responsibilities as more particularly described below:-

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Handling and drafting lease both inside and outside the 1954 Act for both Landlords and Tenants;
  • Advising and handling commercial and mixed commercial sale and purchase transactions;
  • Handling acquisition and subsequent plot sale work for small to medium size residential developments
  • Advising on planning issues and ancillary documents relating thereto;
  • Advising on secured lending transactions;
  • Preparation of contract packs with supporting documents;
  • Advising and handling telecommunication and other utility agreements;
  • Title investigations;
  • Advising and handling ancillary deed such as Deeds of Easement and Deeds of Variation
  • Liaising with clients, clients’ agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers’ solicitors, internal depts and any other as necessary;
  • Dealing with post completion issues and ensuring post-completion is concluded accurately;
  • Attend marketing meetings as necessary to raise the Firm’s profile and specific practice;
  • Using case management systems on a day-to-day basis; and
  • Handle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Previous experience in advising developers, occupiers, estates, private companies and other landowners is a necessity
  • Experience in commercial property work, particularly Landlord and Tenant 1954 Act work is required
  • Able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
  • Proactive with commercial and financial awareness
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills at all levels and a true team ethos


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. Please contact the HR team to let us know if you require any adjustments to attend an interview or you would like a confidential discussion.



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