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Commercial Real Estate Solicitor

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Churchgate Accountants

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Location:
United Kingdom, Bury St Edmunds

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Category:
Legal

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

Our legal team is seeking a talented Commercial Real Estate Solicitor to join our dynamic legal team based in Bury St Edmunds. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of property transactions—from straightforward deals to complex, large-scale developments. The legal department covers a wide range of practice areas, including corporate law, commercial law, residential and commercial property, as well as wills, trusts, and probate. You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values expertise, initiative, and client-focused service.

Job Responsibility:

  • Managing a diverse caseload of commercial conveyancing matters, including purchases and sales of commercial property, remortgages and refinancing arrangements, commercial leases
  • Facilitating commercial property transactions in alignment with tax planning strategies and advice
  • Assisting with the property aspects of probate matters, including estate administration and asset transfers
  • Conducting thorough legal research and delivering clear, expert advice on a range of property-related issues
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents, including contracts, leases, and transfer deeds
  • Collaborating effectively with clients, estate agents, surveyors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely transactions
  • Keeping up to date with changes in property law and regulations, ensuring full compliance with local and national standards
  • Representing clients in meetings and negotiations, providing confident and professional legal support
  • Supporting the promotion of the firm’s real estate services through seminars, social media, publications, and other business development initiatives
  • Providing assistance to colleagues across the legal department and wider firm on property-related queries
  • Meeting agreed productivity, recoverability, and fee income targets
  • Working collaboratively with other departments to deliver a seamless, “one team” approach to client service

Requirements:

  • Qualified Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 5 years PQE
  • Strong and demonstrable knowledge of commercial property law
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage a busy caseload independently and efficiently
  • Proven ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
What we offer:
  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Birthday Leave
  • Holiday purchase/sale scheme
  • Flexible home working policy
  • Matching employer pension contributions up to 6% of salary
  • Salary sacrifice available for pension contributions
  • Income Protection if you are off work due to long term illness or injury equal to 50% of salary until State pension age
  • Death in service benefit (4x basic salary)
  • Private Health Insurance – Individual cover available
  • Up to two professional subscriptions paid for
  • Encouragement to develop and learn by attending training courses and CPD events
  • Soft skills workshops
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Length of service recognition
  • Social events paid for or subsidised by the firm

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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