Job Description

Commercial Property Solicitor Location: Hale, Greater Manchester (office-based)

Salary: £70,000 to £95,000

Experience: 7+ years PQE

 

Our client is looking to hire a Commercial Property Solicitor (7+ PQE) to join a busy, award-winning team handling high-quality work. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys running complex matters, building trusted client relationships, and supporting and developing junior colleagues as part of a collaborative, people-focused culture.

 

You will join a growing firm with an established commercial property team and a clear focus on learning, development, and progression. The working environment is office-based to support training, collaboration, and day-to-day support. You will report to the Partner and Head of Commercial Property, working closely with them to help maintain a well-run, efficient and organised team.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial property matters from instruction to completion

• Handling acquisitions and disposals, and associated transactional work

• Advising on landlord and tenant matters, including:

• New leases

• Licences to assign

• Licences for alterations

• Supporting on commercial property disputes where required

• Advising on funding arrangements connected to property acquisitions

• Preparing auction contracts and progressing auction sales to tight timescales

• Identifying legal risk and advising clients on practical risk mitigation

• Working collaboratively with other teams to deliver joined-up solutions

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through clear communication and consistent service

• Managing multiple transactions at pace, prioritising urgent matters while maintaining attention to detail

• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date file records across ongoing matters

• Sharing knowledge and supporting the development of more junior team members

 

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years PQE as a qualified solicitor, with strong commercial property experience

• Strong technical and procedural knowledge, with the confidence to run matters independently

• A genuine interest in supporting junior colleagues through coaching, supervision, and knowledge sharing

• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail

• Commercial mindset and excellent client care

• Ability to manage a busy caseload and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

 

What’s On Offer

 

• Employee bonus scheme of up to an additional 10% of salary annually (T&Cs apply)

• Healthcare package including: 24/7 GP access, £100 towards dental treatment per year, £100 towards glasses per year, £250 towards physio per year, Annual eye tests, Annual hearing tests

• Death in service (4x salary)

• Company pension

• Pet insurance (cats and dogs, subject to conditions)

• Counselling service

• Monthly in-office massages (15 minutes per person)

• PureGym membership

• Annual flu jab

• Birthday off work

 

Additional benefits

• Netflix

• Spotify

• Amazon Prime

• Apple News+ (access to a wide range of newspapers and magazines)

• Free conveyancing

 

Working Arrangements

• Office-based working

• Full-time, permanent

 

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.