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NEW ROLE | Commercial Property | Preston
Are you a Licensed Conveyancer or Fee Earner with a background in residential conveyancing who is looking to transition into Commercial Property?
If so then this is a great opportunity you dont want to miss!
This role will involve managing a caseload of 50-60 matters, primarily focused on plot sales and developments, but will also include sales, acquisitions, banking finance, leasing and asset management.
The department is very busy and the firm prides themselves on high calibre service with their clients.
You will also have the support of 1-2 paralegals.
The ideal candidate will be a Residential or Commercial Property Solicitor/CILEX or experienced Paralegal with ideally 2+ years PQE.
The salary on offer is highly competitive and dependent upon prior property experience.
They are a forward-thinking firm who strive to look after their people in a comfortable but professional working environment.
My client offers:
25 days Holiday PA
Hybrid working
Free onsite parking
Bupa Healthcare
Annual bonus
If you would like to apply for this role, please forward an up to date copy of your CV to Tracy Carlisle t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or call 0161 9147 357 for an informal discussion.
At Clayton Legal we passionately believe your talent matters, so we specialise in recruiting the best legal talent and connecting this to the right opportunities.
Clayton Legal is recognised as the talent partner of choice with clients ranging from small legal practices to international and global law firms.
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Type: Permanent Location: Preston,England
Start: 30/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 09:50:08
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Senior Fee Earner (Agricultural) Preston
My client is a market-leading firm of solicitors with offices across the North West, providing services to both business and private clients.
Renowned as an employer of choice, the firm fosters a culture that challenges the conventional approach of law firms, focusing on achieving exceptional results for clients while attracting and nurturing talented individuals.
The Rural Property team is expanding and seeks a qualified senior lawyer with at least seven years of proven experience in rural property law, particularly in agricultural matters.
The ideal candidate will have a history of delivering excellent client service and possess strong leadership and management capabilities.
They will play a key role in the firms strategic direction through effective people and financial management and active participation in business development.
This position requires proficiency in operating a Case Management System and strong IT skills.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate exceptional communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to confidently lead and support others in a dynamic commercial environment.
The role involves advising a diverse client base, including landowners, estate owners, investors, lenders, and developers.
The team is committed to delivering proactive, sector-specific advice that clients can understand and implement effectively.
Responsibilities include managing financial aspects of cases, providing exemplary client service, and fostering relationships with clients and colleagues across departments.
The candidate will supervise and mentor team members, serving as a key figure in their development.
Collaboration with other service lines, such as the tax and succession planning team within the Private Client Department and the Property Litigation Department, is essential.
Additionally, the role involves contributing to business planning and the strategic direction of the Landed Estates and Rural Business Sector, particularly for the non-contentious team.
The candidate will be responsible for negotiating and drafting transactional documents, providing tailored advice and guidance to clients, and actively promoting the firms values.
Applicants must have a minimum of seven years PQE in a property department, with expertise in rural land ownership and agricultural property matters.
Experience should include handling acquisitions and disposals of working farms and land, negotiating Farm Business Tenancies and Grazing Licences, advising on sporting rights, drafting easements, first registrations of unregistered land, and completing security work, including single and dual representation.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and planning skills, strong technical proficiency, and an ability to prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines.
They must excel in client-facing roles and demonstrate advanced IT skills.
A proven ability to engage in business development activities and build a robust network of contacts for both themselves and their team is essential.
A self-motivated team player with a desire to contribute to the firms continued success will thrive in this role.
To apply, please send your most recent CV to Tracy Carlisle at t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or call 0161 9147 357 for more information ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Preston,England
Start: 30/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 09:46:19
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My client is a market leading firm of solicitors with offices in Lancashire and Cumbria servicing both business and private clients are looking to expand their property department with a 0-4yr PQE Commercial Property Solicitor for their Preston office.
They are an employer of choice because they have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focusses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people.
The role involves advising investors, lenders, commercial and residential developers and high profile entrepreneurs and estate owners across a range of sectors with the common theme that we provide extremely proactive and highly commercial advice.
The role involves an exciting variety of work including landlord and tenant, residential and commercial development and high level transactional work for high profile regional and national clients and an opportunity to contribute to the growth of the firm.
The core purpose of the role is to undertake fee earning work to provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department, to provide support and assistance to the department and to ensure the development of the firm in line with the business plan.
Salary on this ranges from £30,000-£50,000 and is dependant on experience level in Commercial Property, my client prides themselves on employee retention and hold an excellent benefits package along with clear paths for development and progress for individuals around an inclusive and enjoyable working environment, including offering flexible hybrid working to suit individual employees on what works best for them to perform.
To apply or discuss further on this Commercial Property Solicitor role please contact me on to Tracy Carlisle on t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or alternatively give me a call on 0161 9147 357 to discuss any further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Preston,England
Start: 30/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 09:46:17
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Experienced Commercial Property Lawyer To Lead and Grow the Commercial Property Department
I am working closely with a firm based on the outskirts of Manchester who are seeking a motivated, technically strong, and experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to join and lead their Commercial Property department.
This exciting role is due to a retirement, and are looking for someone to not only manage all aspects of commercial property transactions but also to develop and expand their practice and client base.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Commercial Property department, making key decisions and driving the firm's vision forward.
- Manage all types of commercial property transactions including buying/selling commercial properties, landlord and tenant matters, commercial lending, and bespoke agreements.
- Build strong client relationships, providing tailored and expert legal advice to meet their needs.
- Develop and grow the department, expanding the client base and raising the profile of the practice.
- Handle complex documentation such as sale contracts, commercial leases, legal charges, overage agreements, collaboration, and promotion agreements.
- Contribute to business development efforts while maintaining excellent client service.
- Ensure compliance with professional regulations and implement industry best practices.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE handling a wide range of commercial property matters.
- Strong background in managing varied caseloads and delivering pragmatic advice.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a proven track record of building client relationships.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A desire to lead and grow a team while expanding the firm's commercial property client base.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercial property lawyer who is ready to take the next step in their career by leading a department and playing a key role in the future development of the practice.
Salary Circa £50k per annum plus an additional annual bonus.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to step into a leadership role, grow the department, and be rewarded for your contributions to the firms success.
If you're ready for the challenge and want to grow, this role offers both excellent remuneration and the chance to make a significant impact.
Get in touch with Tracy on 0161 9147 357 and forward your CV to t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bury,England
Start: 30/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 09:42:03
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This long established multi service legal firm with offices throughout Lancashire seek to employ an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join their office based in the city centre of Preston.
The Role
Working as a Property Solicitor or Property Executive within the Specialist and Commercial Property team based at their Preston office, you will manage a varied caseload of:
- commercial property transactions including freehold/leasehold sales and purchase, refinance, SIPP transactions;
- commercial lease transactions
- bridging finance of commercial and residential property;
- commercial and residential developments;
- land transactions, including purchase of development land, overage agreements, option agreements
You must have a minimum of 2 years experience of running your own property caseload from initial instruction to completion. It is essential that you have strong experience of dealing with the sale and purchase of commercial properties and commercial leases.
Responsibilities
- Handling all aspects of a mixed caseload of commercial property transactions, land transactions and specialist property matters including bridging financial, developments, overage and opinions, as well as assisting the Private Client and Family teams with probate sales.
- Approving legal titles
- Preparing freehold and leasehold reports for clients and lenders
- Raising necessary enquiries and dealing with replies to enquiries
- Preparing Land Registry applications and dealing with requisitions
- Manage caseload through effective use of case management system
- Adhere to and promote compliance with the firms policies, practices and procedures; legislation applicable to the profession and to any relevant quality standards
- Through training and other means, to keep fully up to date with relevant legislation and practice
People Management
- Support the development of team assistants.
Encourage and facilitate this development by broadening their experience, knowledge and skills.
Monitor team supports delivery of client service with regular feedback.
- Work with your Team Leader to identify opportunities to move people where appropriate, with the aim of increasing the flexibility of the department and its ability to respond to a variety of different pressures.
Client Management
- Ensure client service levels agreements are met
- Maintain and build good professional working relationships with clients, external institutions and organisations
- Develop and improve client service standards, encouraging a total customer care culture throughout your team
Experience & Skills
- Minimum of 2 years experience of managing own property caseload from instructions to completion and registration
- Proficient in managing varied and technical property transactions, which must include experience of dealing with commercial property and commercial leases
- Adept at checking freehold, leasehold titles and commercial leases
- Ability to raise, check and respond to additional enquiries within your technical experience
- Signing off AML checks and Customer Due Diligence
- Working within lenders instructions
- Good inter-personal skills, able to deal with all levels within an organisation and relieve potential conflicts.
- Able to work accurately and clearly explain technical matters to non technical users in both written and verbal forms.
- Good IT skills including experience in using Microsoft office tools Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
- Strong experience of using property case management software
- A client focused approach to service delivery
- Keen attention to detail and ability to manage busy caseload
This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic firm who offer back great benefits.
If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your CV to Tracy at t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or alternatively you can call on 0161 9147 357
At Clayton Legal we passionately believe your talent matters, so we specialise in recruiting the best legal talent and connecting this to the right opportunities.
Clayton Legal is recognised as the talent partner of choice with clients ranging from small legal practices to international and global law firms.
Whether you're looking for total recruitment outsourcing or a single appointment, or an overview of the recruitment market our award recognised service can confidently meet your talent needs. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Preston,England
Start: 30/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 09:41:14
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My client is an award-winning Law Firm who are well established and are now looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join their team based at their Wilmslow office.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in commercial property law, working alongside experienced professionals on a wide range of transactions.
This role is to Support the head of department and conveyancers with various Residential property transactions.
Draft, review, and amend legal documents, including contracts, leases, and Land Registry forms.
Liaise with clients, solicitors, and other professionals to ensure smooth transaction progress.
Conduct legal research and due diligence on property matters.
Manage case files efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met and compliance standards upheld.
Attend meetings and site visits when required.
The ideal Conveyancing Assistant will have prior experience in commercial conveyancing however this not essential.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
Salary for this role is dependant of previous experience for the right candidate.
In return you can expect:
Private medical insurance.
Company pension.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Free onsite parking.
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity or discuss further, please contact me at Clayton Legal t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or give me a call on 0161 9147 357
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Wilmslow,England
Start: 30/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £30000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 09:41:10
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My client is a market leading firm of solicitors with offices in Lancashire and Cumbria servicing both business and private clients are looking to expand their property department with a 3yr-6yr PQE Commercial Property Solicitor for their Clitheroe office.
They are an employer of choice because they have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focusses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people.
The role involves advising investors, lenders, commercial and residential developers and high profile entrepreneurs and estate owners across a range of sectors with the common theme that we provide extremely proactive and highly commercial advice.
The role involves an exciting variety of work including landlord and tenant, residential and commercial development and high level transactional work for high profile regional and national clients and an opportunity to contribute to the growth of the firm.
The core purpose of the role is to undertake fee earning work to provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department, to provide support and assistance to the department and to ensure the development of the firm in line with the business plan.
Salary on this ranges from £35,000-£50,000 and is dependant on experience level in Commercial Property, my client prides themselves on employee retention and hold an excellent benefits package along with clear paths for development and progress for individuals around an inclusive and enjoyable working environment, including offering flexible hybrid working to suit individual employees on what works best for them to perform.
To apply or discuss further on this Commercial Property Solicitor role please contact me on to Tracy Carlisle on t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or alternatively give me a call on 0161 9147 357 to discuss any further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Clitheroe,England
Start: 30/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 08:40:07
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A top-tier, international law firm has several opportunities for Commercial Property Solicitors to join its growing team in Leeds - this is a significant period of growth for the firm and these roles will fit strategically into a well-structured, stable team which has seen consistently sustainable growth over the years.
The firm has an exceptional reputation in real estate and is one of the largest practices in the country.
You will join a department that has the highest quality work and is instructed by a range of clients from various sectors, including public and private sector developers and large well-known national and regional investors.
It is a team with a truly diverse range of work.
This role, based in Leeds City Centre, is an outstanding opportunity for anyone wishing to take the next step in their career with a top-tier firm and become a key member of an already successful Property department, working with a dedicated team to further this success.
This role offers:
you will gain a well-rounded experience with this firm, working on a diverse caseload of non-contentious matters with national and international clients.
You will have exposure to different work types helping you to develop a more rounded skill set to help you develop in your career.
You will be given responsibilities early on and have opportunities to develop your own client relationships and be involved in business development.
You will have access to excellent training and personal development programmes, meaning you can genuinely establish your career here.
Our client envisages the successful candidate to be 1-8 PQE (there is more than one role on offer and candidates at a range of experience levels are sought).
This level of experience has been given as an approximate guide for applicants and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this level but who have the relevant knowledge/experience.
How to Apply
If you would like to find out more about this Commercial Property Solicitor role in Leeds, get in touch with Sophie Linley on 0113 236 6711 or another member of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann.
References to PQE are simply given as a guide and we are of course happy to chat with anyone who possesses the relevant skills and would like to learn more.
Alternatively, if you would be interested in other available opportunities, please visit our website or contact one of our specialist consultants.
If this role is not for you, but you know someone who may be interested then please let them or us know as we offer a reward scheme for all successful referrals.
For full terms please see our website ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £67000 - £95000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-29 11:38:22
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Are you a junior solicitor ( nq-5 yrs pqe) looking to build a career in property litigation? Whether you have existing property litigation experience or a background in commercial property or commercial litigation, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills with the full support of an experienced and well-regarded team within a leading commercial law firm.
Join a thriving commercial law firm in Leeds with a strong reputation and an expanding property litigation department.
You will work closely with experienced Partners and Legal Directors, handling a broad range of commercial property litigation matters while benefiting from hands-on training and early client exposure.
Why Apply?
✅ Career progression within a growing and supportive team ✅ Opportunity to be trained in property litigation if you have relevant transferable experience ✅ Early client-facing work in a friendly, Partner-led environment
Key Areas of Work:
Acting for core clients of the firm, including landlords, occupiers, developers, and public sector clients you would be involved in a wide range of property litigation work including :
🔹 Lease renewals and terminations 🔹 Break notices and conditions 🔹 Enforcement of leases and dilapidations claims 🔹 Service charge disputes and arrears recovery 🔹 Tenant insolvency advice 🔹 Forfeiture and possession proceedings 🔹 Restrictive covenant and easement disputes
If you're looking for a role where you can develop and refine your property litigation expertise, within an exciting and supportive environment, get in touch with Rachael.Mann@saccomann.com or call her on 0113 4677111 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £68000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-29 11:32:00
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Commercial Property Paralegal/ Fee Earner Our client is a long established law firm recognised and trusted for providing a range of quality legal services in the Peak District area.
They are looking for an experienced Commercial Property Paralegal who is keen to continue their development as they look to support the Solicitor with their caseload.
You will be skilled in providing support to a Commercial Property Solicitor and be capable of using a high degree of self-management and initiative.
Due to the makeup of the firm, they are able to be flexible to a certain extent and build the role around the right candidate.
In general, the role would be assisting the Solicitor with their clients initially with the potential to develop the role into more independent fee earning.
You should ideally have:
Experience of working in a Commercial Property environment.
Discretion and confidentiality.
Excellent organisation skills.
An ability to work to strict deadlines.
They are looking for people with positivity, energy and a can-do attitude who will fit into their team.
Salary will be competitive dependent on experience with genuine scope to develop alongside an experienced and well respected Commercial Property Solicitor.
If you are interested in the above Commercial Property Paralegal role, please call Ben Richardson on 0121 3681833 or forward your most recent CV to b.richardson@clayton-legal.co.uk
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and in house departments across the UK.
Our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience.
You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success.
Take a look at our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Clowne,England
Start: 25/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £35000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-25 14:37:07
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Sacco Mann is proud to be working alongside the UK are of a multinational organisation which has a highly regarded and visible In-house legal team soon looking to expand by recruiting a real estate solicitor to complement the existing team.
The Role
The position is still in a very early stage of discussion, but will require this person to work autonomously, offering the successful candidate the responsibility and accountability of being the main point of contact across the group in relation to property queries.
The portfolio is extremely varied and with some issues proving complex and touching on anything from leases, to development to planning.
Assistance will be available, but it's expected that this person will equally maintain relations with externals and co-ordinate with senior stakeholders, guaranteeing best service levels and accurate, up to date advice group wide.
The Person
We'd imagine this person is likely to have at least 3 years PQE in good quality commercial property law but most importantly, you'll have a client facing, pragmatic and organised approach to the caseload.
Those candidates with experience of/interest in; transport, logistics or rail would be especially welcome to enquire.
On Offer
, A competitive salary
, Hybrid working with 1-2 days a week max required in the office
, Fantastic bonus scheme and enhanced pension
, Flexible benefits package
Next Steps
This is a new position currently in the early stages in discussion however the client at this stage remains open minded.
They have asked we probe into the market and so for a confidential discussion please contact.
This would represent an excellent first move into industry, but equally offer someone an opportunity to expand their property exposure considerably, in a flexible and employee-orientated environment.
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Type: Permanent Location: South Yorkshire, England
Posted: 2025-04-24 15:39:25
