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Commercial Property Fee Earner

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

About the Role

Overview

A growing independent law firm focused on providing legal services to businesses is seeking to expand its property offering. The firm delivers practical, tailored advice to clients at various stages of their business journey, including start-up, growth, restructuring, and exit.

Operating with a client-focused and commercially minded approach, the team advises on a wide range of non-contentious matters, particularly in relation to property and employment. The firm is known for delivering clear, pragmatic solutions and building strong client relationships.

The Opportunity

Following recent growth, the firm is establishing and developing its in-house property function, with plans to expand across commercial, agricultural, and residential property services. The initial focus will be on building the commercial and rural property side of the practice.

An opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Fee Earner to join the team in a newly created position. This is a full-time, office-based role. After a successful probation period, there may be scope to discuss flexible working arrangements, including limited hybrid working, depending on business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of property transactions, including:

Acquisition and disposal of development land
Agricultural and rural property matters (including licences and tenancies)
Lease grants, variations, and surrenders
Property sales and purchases
Refinancing transactions
Option and conditional agreements
Easements and related property rights
Title investigations and voluntary registrationsYou will be responsible for running your own matters with appropriate supervision, including:

Drafting and negotiating legal documentation
Conducting title reviews and property searches
Ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements
Liaising directly with clients and stakeholders
Managing deadlines and progressing matters efficientlyYou will also work closely with colleagues to ensure a high standard of client service is maintained across the team.

Skills & Experience

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

Experience managing a property-based caseload independently
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A practical, client-focused approach to legal work
Ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment
Familiarity with case management systems and legal research tools
Experience drafting and negotiating a range of commercial property documents
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build client relationships

Qualifications

Suitable candidates may include:

Qualified solicitors or legal executives with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience, or
Experienced paralegals with a solid background in commercial propertyAll applicants should have a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a professional legal setting.

Additional Information

Competitive salary offered, dependent on experience
Office-based role with potential for some flexibility after probation
Applicants must be able to commute to the office locationIf you have relevant experience and this position sounds of interest to you please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge

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