Join a firm with over 160 years of heritage Established for well over a century and a half, this is one of the longest established law firms in Bedfordshire. Its broad service offering spans Residential Conveyancing, Commercial Property, Family Law, Road Traffic, Employment, Criminal Defence, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trusts, and Probate.
What sets the firm apart is how it works. The team listens carefully to its clients and delivers tailored legal advice, with a genuinely personal service and focused, attentive support from start to finish. If you want to practise somewhere that values the client relationship as much as the transaction, this is it.
The opportunity We’re looking for a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years PQE in commercial property to join this respected firm on a full-time, on-site basis in Leighton Buzzard. This is a chance to take ownership of a varied caseload, shape the direction of the commercial property practice, and be a trusted adviser to your clients.
What you’ll be doing
Managing your own caseload of commercial property transactions, including leases, acquisitions, disposals, and landlord and tenant matters
Advising clients on legal and commercial risks
Drafting and negotiating contracts and ancillary documentation
Working with other professionals and stakeholders to keep transactions moving efficiently
Building strong client relationships through clear, timely communication
Driving business development to grow the commercial property practice
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and firm policies
Supporting and guiding more junior team members when needed
What you’ll bring
Strong consulting and advisory skills, with the ability to give clear, pragmatic commercial property advice
Excellent communication and client-facing skills, and the knack of explaining complex legal issues in accessible language
A customer service focus and a track record of building and maintaining long-term client relationships
Experience in sales and business development within legal or professional services, including networking and cross-selling
Solid technical expertise in real estate and commercial property law, with at least 5 years PQE managing a varied caseload
Qualification as a solicitor (or equivalent legal qualification), with a current practising certificate and good knowledge of UK property law
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and sound judgment
The ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a small team
Familiarity with case management systems and standard office software, and a willingness to adapt to new technologies
Ready to make your mark? If you’re an experienced commercial property solicitor looking for a role where your expertise, client relationships, and business development skills are valued, we’d love to hear from you.