An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join our established and highly regarded team at junior or newly qualified level. Our Commercial Property Department, and several of its leading individuals, are ranked in both Legal 500 & Chambers & Partners.
Summary
· Location: Hybrid- Cardiff Office/Home Working
· Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
· Job type: Full time
Job Description
We are seeking a solicitor with commercial property experience who can manage a varied caseload under appropriate supervision within a busy, supportive team
The main responsibilities include:
Handling a broad range of commercial property transactions for a diverse client base. This includes:
- Freehold sales and purchases
- Option agreements and overage deeds
- Commercial leases for offices, retail units and industrial premises (acting for both landlords and tenants)
- Advising banks and financial institutions on secured lending transactions
- Advising developers on residential and commercial development sites, including related plot sales
- Acting for local authorities and other public sector organisations under the WGCD (formerly NPS) framework
- Property portfolio management work
- Providing corporate support and litigation support.
Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial property documents, including: - Sale and purchase contracts
- Transfer deeds
- Option and overage agreements
- Commercial leases
- Legal charges
- Development agreements
- Collateral warranties
- s106, s104, s278 and s38 agreements
- Investigating and analysing complex freehold and leasehold titles and preparing clear, accurate reports on title.
- Participating in business development activities, including attending marketing events and writing legal articles.
- Providing assistance to senior solicitors within the team.
Applicant Criteria
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent academics, a strong work ethic and a genuine enthusiasm for developing a career within a flourishing commercial property department.
Required skills and experience:
- Junior or newly qualified solicitor.
- Strong organisational skills, excellent academics, good time management and the ability to use initiative.
- Technical competence, commercial awareness and strong problem‑solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, surveyors, agents, solicitors and colleagues
- Ability to understand and resolve property issues efficiently and cost‑effectively.
- Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision within a busy team.
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic and enthusiasm for long‑term career development within the department.
- No following is required, but the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the continued growth of the department’s client base.
What You Will Receive
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience), reviewed annually
- Generous holiday entitlement, plus office closure over Christmas
- Eye care support and access to private medical insurance (following a qualifying period)
- Hybrid working options
- Clear pathways for career progression within a supportive and ambitious team
How to Apply
Please email your CV to Jane Emery, Practice Manager – jemery@berrysmith.com
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and successful candidates invited for interview.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. We encourage equality and diversity and treat all job applicants fairly