Job Description

Landlord & Tenant Solicitor – Surrey

Salary: £50,000–£65,000 DOE + Performance Bonus

Location: Surrey (Leatherhead, hybrid)

Shape Your Future with a Highly Respected Property Team

Are you an experienced property solicitor ready to take the lead in both residential and commercial matters? Our client, a distinguished law firm with over 20 years’ expertise, is seeking a Landlord & Tenant Solicitor to join their Surrey team. This is your opportunity to work with leading professionals, manage a varied caseload, and progress towards partnership in a supportive, resource-rich environment.

The Role: Autonomy, Variety & Strategic Impact

Key Responsibilities:

• Diverse Caseload Management: Lead and manage both commercial and residential property matters with complete autonomy

• Strategic Client Advisory: Advise clients on complex landlord and tenant transactions across diverse property sectors

• Business Development: Drive firm growth through new client acquisition and relationship building

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate

• Minimum 7 years’ PQE in UK property law (commercial & residential)

• Demonstrable technical expertise in:

  • Commercial lease negotiations (renewal, assignment, surrender, determination)

  • Sale and purchase of commercial properties

  • Granting commercial leases and licences

  • Complex development work (options, overage, clawback agreements, planning)

  • Advanced SDLT and VAT knowledge

  • Residential sales, purchases, and leasehold enfranchisement

  • Specialist transactions (shared ownership, home equity, bridging loans)

  • Newbuild, investment, and unregistered land conveyancing

• Outstanding academic credentials from a leading institution

• Autonomous, strategic, and client-focused approach

Benefits & Rewards

Comprehensive Package:

• Salary: £50,000–£65,000 DOE

• Performance-linked bonus

• Annual salary reviews

• Clear career progression to partnership

• Mentorship from industry experts

• Unlimited access to Practical Law & LexisNexis

• Dual-sector training (commercial & residential)

• Flexible working:

  • Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

  • Part-time (30 hours/week)

  • Negotiable hours to suit your lifestyle

• Free on-site parking

• Modern office adjacent to town centre and leisure facilities

Career Growth & Development

• Structured pathway to partnership

• Tailored professional development and ongoing training

• Collaborative, resilient team culture

Location & Working Arrangements

• Leatherhead, Surrey office with hybrid working

• Flexible hours to support work-life balance

Take the Next Step

Ready to advance your career in a dynamic, supportive environment? For a confidential discussion or to submit your CV, contact David (d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com).

All applications are handled with strict confidentiality. Our client is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.