Commercial Solicitor

Our client is a successful law firm based in Brighton. They are currently looking for a Commercial Solicitor to join their growing commercial property and development team. It matters not if you are newly qualified or a senior lawyer - if you possess the right attributes and attitude this could be a great place to further your career.

Main Duties

• Managing a mixed caseload of commercial property and development matters including acquisition, refinances, drafting/negotiating leases and development agreements.
• Provide high-quality legal advice to clients on a range of issues, including planning, construction, and financing in the context of commercial property development.
• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of legal documents, including leases, sale and purchase agreements, overage agreements, promotion agreements, pre-emption agreements and development contracts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, agents, developers, and other third-party advisors.
• Stay up to date with changes in commercial property law and market developments to provide innovative and relevant legal advice.
• Manage your own caseload and assist senior team members on more complex matters as required.

Education and Experience

• Qualified solicitor.
• Positive attitude.
• An enthusiasm and passion for continued self-development which involves change and progress.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commercially focused with the ability to deliver practical and solution-driven advice to clients.
• Ongoing training and support provided.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday.
• 9am to 5pm.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and annual leave.
• Benefits and reward excellence and performance.
• Private medical cover.
• Life insurance.
• Company pension.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Hybrid working.
• Dog friendly office days.
• Regular calender of staff social events.

We will try to respond to reply to all applications. If, however, you have not heard from us within 7 days you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements advertised by CDH Recruitment Limited