Commercial Property Solicitor/Head of Department

JMC Legal Recruitment Hove, England Posted Apr 29, 2025

Full Time
Hybrid
Senior

Job description

Commercial Property Solicitor/Head of Department

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This heavy-hitting firm operates a highly innovative, forward-thinking practice breaking the mould away from corporate cultures that are so often associated with firms of this size. Now looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor with 3+ years PQE with a view to becoming the Head of Commercial Property to accelerate the growth of their Real Estate department in Hove, East Sussex, this is a great opportunity for a commercially minded, aspirational individual who is looking to come in and leave their mark.
The Firm:

  • This firm is a well-respected key player in the South Coast market that boasts 3+ office across mid-Sussex and the South Coast and have ambitious plans to grow further. They have a rich heritage and stellar reputation which grants their fee earners access to high quality, city-style work in which they are known to regularly deal with FTSE 250 companies, household names and HNW individuals
  • This is a great opportunity for an aspirational individual who is looking to leave their mark as at this firm all fee earners are made to feel empowered and are encouraged to help make a difference through cultures of freedom, progression and innovation. Feelings of self-worth are far too often lost by staff within successful firms. These cultures allow this firm to boast one of the very best retention rates across all practices throughout the region making this firm really stand out from its competitors
  • The Role:

  • You will be joining a growing Commercial Property team that is well connected on the South Coast / across the Sussex area. This firm deals with a high-quality level of commercial property work and the department deals with the following: - freehold and leasehold titles, drafting, and negotiating contracts for sale, transfers, leases, and agreements for lease, acting for landlords and tenants and acquisition and disposal of commercial properties
  • In this role you will be working within a wider team and be well supported across the board by paralegals and legal secretaries
  • The Ideal Candidate:

  • Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3yrs+ PQE
  • You will be an excellent communicator and will be able to freely express your ideas
  • Experience of residential property would be an advantage but not essential
  • What's on Offer:

  • A unique opportunity to join a growing and exciting commercial property department
  • A high quality, city-level of work with a relaxed regional lifestyle
  • Excellent Salary levels plus benefits
  • Full time or part time offered as well as hybrid working
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