Commercial Property Solicitor

Job Description

We are currently seeking to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor to join our client's busy Commercial Property Department.

The successful candidates will report to the Head of the Unit and the position will involve a broad range of responsibilities including but not limited to:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advising clients in relation to the purchase, financing, disposal and leasing of various types of property including industrial units, shops and offices.
• Experience in property related matters including banking, property due diligence and landlord and tenant issues.
• Drafting, reviewing and amending commercial leases, deeds of surrender, deeds of variation, heads of terms, side letters and license agreements.
• Other ad-hoc work property related work as required within the business unit

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Comfortable with all stages of commercial property transactions
• Exposure to related security documentation
• Banking property experience would be an advantage
• Excellent drafting skills
• Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team
• Strong commercial focus and business acumen required
• Sociable people, capable of communicating at all levels with an ability to communicate points clearly in a non-confrontational manner
• A calm and measured approach to problem solving
• A willingness to work hard above and beyond normal office hours if required

Skills/Experience

Ideal candidates will be 1 - 6 years' qualified, with work experience in the relevant areas. They should have strong organisational and interpersonal skills as well as a good work ethic, energy, enthusiasm and be highly motivated.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication skills
• Commercial acumen
• Attention to detail/accuracy
• Motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated
• Adaptable, positive and pro-active
• Committed self-starter

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.