Commercial Property Solicitor Ref: 28

Commercial Property Lawyer
Plymouth
Solicitor / Associate (3–4+ Years PQE)
£45,000 – £55,000

ERS are partnered with a Plymouth based Legal Firm who are recruiting for a Commercial Property Lawyer to them. This role suits a Solicitor or Associate with 3 – 4 years of qualified experience, who is commercially minded, enjoys client interaction, and is keen to build a long term career with clear progression to Partner.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • A collaborative team player, comfortable working independently on matters within your expertise while seeking guidance where appropriate.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Commercially aware, with a practical understanding of the needs and pressures faced by commercial clients.
  • Confident user of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, with experience of case management systems.
  • Willing to invest time in networking and relationship-building, including attending events outside normal office hours.
  • Committed to delivering an excellent client service, keeping clients fully informed and responding flexibly when matters require attention outside standard hours.

Desirable

  • A forward-thinking mindset, willing to share ideas, suggest improvements, and positively challenge existing practices.
  • Ambition to develop a specialist focus within commercial property over time.
  • Experience working independently and collaboratively on matters such as:
    • Commercial leases (landlord and tenant)
    • Property acquisitions and disposals
    • Development projects
    • Property aspects of corporate and business transactions

Key Responsibilities

  • Handling commercial property matters from instruction through to completion.
  • Supporting colleagues during peak workloads, absences, or on larger transactions.
  • Supervising and working effectively with support staff where required.
  • Actively participating in business development initiatives at firm, department, and team level.
  • Managing financial aspects of files, including billing and cashflow in line with firm procedures.
  • Ensuring all work is carried out accurately and in compliance with quality and risk management standards.
  • Attending and contributing to departmental meetings.
  • Developing new work from existing and prospective clients and referrers.
  • Building and maintaining a strong professional network and promoting the firm.
  • Keeping IT skills up to date and taking responsibility for ongoing professional development.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Enhanced contributory pension scheme
  • Healthcare cover
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Death in service benefit
  • Bonus scheme
  • Genuine opportunity for career progression to Partner

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven commercial property lawyer seeking high-quality work, strong benefits, and a clear path for advancement within a supportive and ambitious firm.

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