Commercial Property Solicitor
2 days ago
Although this role is remote based, it will require travel to our hubs, across the UK.
Sumer is a fast-growing professional services firm dedicated to championing small and medium businesses and helping communities prosper across the UK and Ireland.
Sitting at the juncture of our central team, our accountancy hubs, and our clients is the rare opportunity to help build Sumer Law—a client-facing private practice within the Sumer Group. We are gaining a significant competitive advantage as we acquire accountancy practices across the UK, addressing the legal needs of our SME clients.
At Sumer Law, we understand the unique legal needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. With our commitment to innovation and client-focused service, Sumer Law offers you the chance to advance your career and shape the future of legal services for SMEs across the UK.
THE ROLE
This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in growing the commercial property practice at Sumer Law, working with a diverse range of SME clients to provide tailored, commercially focused legal advice. You will handle a variety of property matters, from lease negotiations and property transactions to secured lending, while contributing to the development and expansion of the business through collaborative and innovative approaches.
Key responsibilities:
- Drafting and negotiating commercial leases.
- Managing acquisitions and disposals of commercial property.
- Handling secured lending and property finance transactions.
- Assisting with the property elements of corporate transactions.
- Providing practical and tailored legal solutions that align with clients’ commercial objectives.
- Collaborating closely with accountancy partners within the Sumer Group to deliver a high-quality, integrated client service.
- Supporting the development of the department alongside Sumer’s Head of Legal.
ABOUT YOU
Skills and experience:
- A qualified and experienced commercial property solicitor with a proven track record.
- Expertise in managing commercial lease negotiations, property acquisitions, and financing transactions.
- Proven ability to build and nurture strong client relationships, identify opportunities for cross-selling services, and attract new clients to expand the commercial property portfolio.
- Experience working with SME clients, providing consultative and commercially aware advice.
- Experience in analysing market trends and identifying emerging opportunities in the commercial property sector to position the business for growth.
- Strong drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills for a variety of property-related legal documents.
You may be the sort of person who:
- Possess a growth mindset: Actively seeks opportunities for growth and development across the business as a whole.
- Continuously Improving: Committed to improving technical ability, industry knowledge and personal professional performance.
- Client-focused: maintains a genuine interest in understanding and addressing client needs and commercial objectives.
- Collaborative: excels in working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional results.
Belong @ Sumer
At Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but as the heartbeat of our team. Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We prioritize creating an environment where every candidate feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process.
Everyone is unique and we understand that each individual may have distinct needs to showcase their best selves during interviews. Our commitment is to offer personalized support for all candidates. Let our team know how we can bring out your fullest potential.
We have a strong set of values that define who we are and everything we do:
- TRUST - we trust each other to do the right thing. Always
- PRIDE - We are proud of our work and the difference it makes in our communities.
- TOGETHER - We are inclusive, co-creators of our journey. We have fun.
- FORWARD - We are opportunists who are brace in the face of change.
Interview Process
- Screening Call with Talent Lead
- 1st Stage Interview with the Head of Legal Services
- 2nd Stage Interview with Chief Client Officer
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