Commercial Property Partner

Your new company
My client is a Progressive and Dynamic Top 100 firm with an entrepreneurial spirit. Rapid growth in the last decade has led this approach and their bold industry moves, embody the firm's ethos which is to think as big as their clients do. Their strategy is to differentiate themselves and incentivise their people to retain and attract the best talent in the industry to become a law-led business services group through diversification. With 45 heads in the Reading office, they have expansive growth plans to double this number over the next couple of years by growing organically, with the right people who are committed to progression and development.

Your new role
This position has come about due to the continued growth of the firm and increased demand for the development within the Real Estate Team. Responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to clients, increase commercial awareness, promote the reputation and services of the firm, consistently aspire for profitable growth, take responsibility for personal development, support other members of the team, develop new business and participate in marketing activities including networking events, presentations, publishing articles and preparing tenders.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this position you must be a UK qualified solicitor with a strong academic record and a coherent understanding of commercial property matters. You should have considerable experience working within a commercial property department and have knowledge of leases, management work, sales and purchases freehold and leaseholds, grant and taking of leases, licences and some corporate support work. There is a wide range of clients including small and medium business to large corporates and PLC's, charities and public sector bodies.

The ideal candidate will also have experience and knowledge of residential sales, drafting & analytical skills and be capable of providing both verbal and written advice to clients which is too the point. This position will report into the head of the commercial property team and will come with a professional following they can bring with them.

What you'll get in return
In return you will receive a highly competitive salary alongside the support from the highly regarded senior leadership team as well as other colleagues. Working within a close and successful department you will receive a competitive benefits package and opportunities to get hands on experience across a variety of real estate cases. Beyond this there is a very generous bonus scheme and excellent holiday entitlement and free parking on site.

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