Commercial Property Solicitor/Legal Executive

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 + Bonus

Location: Doncaster Hybrid Working

Experience: 3-6 Years PQE (Flexible for Right Candidate)

Are you an ambitious commercial property lawyer looking to join a highly regarded Legal 500-ranked firm? Our client, Sills & Betteridge Solicitors LLP, is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their expanding team in Doncaster. This is your opportunity to manage a varied, high-quality caseload whilst enjoying genuine work-life balance, hybrid working, and excellent career development prospects within a firm ranked number 6 in the UK by Review Solicitors.

As a Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive, you'll manage a diverse caseload of commercial property matters for businesses and developers across the region. You'll work alongside Legal 500-ranked colleagues across 17 offices, delivering strategic property solutions that shape local economies whilst building long term client relationships in a supportive, commercially focused environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Acquisitions & Disposals: Handling freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals of commercial premises including shops, offices, industrial units, and land
• Leasing: Negotiating and drafting commercial leases and associated documentation
• Landlord & Tenant Matters: Advising on landlord and tenant issues, lease renewals, rent reviews, and dilapidations
• Corporate Support: Providing property advice on corporate transactions and development related matters
• Property Finance: Handling secured lending, mortgages, and development finance (desirable)
• Development Work: Advising on overage provisions, option agreements, and residential development sites (desirable)
• Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong client relationships with exceptional service delivery
• Mentoring: Supporting and developing junior team members and contributing to their professional growth
• Business Development: Engaging in networking and business development activities to grow the firm's commercial property offering

This role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to help shape the future of the firm's commercial property practice, with access to a diverse client base and excellent support from an established team.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3-6 years PQE in commercial property (PQE band flexible for the right candidate)
• Strong technical knowledge across commercial property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, and leasing
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent client care skills with demonstrable relationship building abilities
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to provide pragmatic, business focused solutions
• Confident working in a largely paperless, tech forward environment
• Proactive approach to networking and business development activity
• Genuine passion for mentoring and supporting junior colleagues

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in property finance, overage provisions, and option agreements
• Exposure to residential development sites and financing
• Established client following or demonstrable business development success
• Experience advising developers on plot sales and development documentation

Competitive Remuneration Package:

• Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 (dependent on experience) + Performance Related Bonus
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Medical cash plan

Work Life Balance:

• Hybrid working arrangements (minimum 3 days in office per week with flexible arrangements)
• 35 hour working week
• Flexitime with ability to earn up to 4 additional leave days per year
• Buy/sell annual leave options

Professional Development:

• Clear career development prospects within a growing team
• Opportunity to help shape the future of the firm's commercial property offering
• Access to diverse client base across multiple sectors
• Excellent support from Legal 500 ranked colleagues
• Modern, tech enabled working environment

Additional Benefits:

• Staff discount on legal services
• Access to 17 offices across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and the East Midlands
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Award winning firm recognised for client satisfaction and service excellence

Sills & Betteridge Solicitors LLP is a respected regional law firm with 17 offices across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and the East Midlands. The firm is known for its progressive, tech enabled approach to legal service delivery and commitment to delivering excellence whilst prioritising client satisfaction.

The Commercial Property team is ranked in The Legal 500 and works with businesses and developers across the region, blending technical expertise with real world business acumen. The firm is ranked number 6 in the UK by Review Solicitors and has been recognised for its commitment to staff development, diversity, and award winning client service.

The firm is committed to delivering excellence, prioritising client satisfaction, and creating a supportive environment where talented professionals can thrive and develop their careers.

This role is based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, with hybrid working available (minimum 3 days in office per week). The firm offers modern, collaborative office facilities with excellent transport links and access to 17 offices across the region.

If you're an ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3-6 years PQE looking for high quality work, excellent support, and genuine work life balance with a leading regional firm, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Lee Hawthorne Finch lee.hawthorne ()

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