Commercial Property Solicitor

Mallory Pryce is a specialist recruitment consultancy for the UK property and legal sectors. With over 15 years of experience, we connect law firms and conveyancing practices with the talent they need to grow. We focus on quality over volume, matching candidate aspirations with business goals.

Are you a commercially-minded legal professional with expertise in commercial property law? Our client, a known firm across Chester and Liverpool is looking to welcome a Commercial Property Solicitor to their expanding Real Estate Team. This permanent role presents the perfect opportunity for advancement, offering access to a wide variety of high-profile commercial property matters in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will benefit from a culture that invests in professional development and values client-focused service. Join a team committed to excellence, evolving with the latest changes in the law and providing innovative solutions to a diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities in Commercial Property Law

• Take responsibility for a wide-ranging caseload of commercial property transactions, including landlord and tenant matters, site acquisitions and disposals, investment transactions, and property finance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, agreements for lease, contracts for sale, licences, and a variety of real estate documentation in accordance with current UK legal standards.
• Deliver expert, pragmatic legal advice to developers, investors, landlords, tenants, business owners, and commercial occupiers at all stages of the transaction.
• Conduct detailed due diligence—investigating title, reviewing searches, reporting to clients and lenders, and resolving any legal or procedural issues that arise.
• Liaise proactively with clients, agents, lenders, solicitors, surveyors, and other third parties to progress and finalise property transactions efficiently.
• Ensure strict compliance with regulatory frameworks, including SRA, AML, and GDPR requirements, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on the case management system.
• Proactively identify and manage legal risks, providing practical and commercially sound solutions tailored to clients’ objectives.
• Contribute to the property team’s growth by sharing knowledge, mentoring junior team members, and taking part in ongoing training and development activities.

Essential Skills and Experience for Commercial Property Solicitors

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with proven experience handling a broad range of commercial property matters independently within private practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK commercial property law, including landlord and tenant law, transactional work, and site development.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities, ensuring the provision of commercially-driven legal guidance.
• Demonstrable organisational skills, able to manage a dynamic workload and meet multiple deadlines.
• Outstanding communication skills, delivering clear advice and building lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• IT proficient, with experience in legal case management systems, document management, and Microsoft Office.

Benefits and Career Progression in Commercial Property Law

• Structured career development with regular access to high-level legal training, seminars, and mentoring.
• Exposure to complex, high-quality commercial property transactions, facilitating professional growth and long-term career prospects.
• Supportive team with access to mentorship and opportunities for knowledge sharing.