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Commercial Property Solicitor

Location: Derby (with hybrid working options)
PQE: Ideally 2-3 years (flexible for the right candidate)
Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time considered

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join a well-established boutique commercial law firm based in Derby. This role has become available due to an upcoming vacancy within the Commercial Property team.

The team is seeking an experienced candidate who can quickly integrate and contribute from the outset. Given the busy nature of the department, the successful candidate will be confident handling matters with minimal supervision and able to "hit the ground running."

The Role

The position sits within a busy and varied Commercial Property department and will involve handling a broad mix of work, including:

Commercial sales and purchases

Landlord and tenant matters, including leases

Development work

Corporate support property transactions

A small amount of high-value residential conveyancing

This is a diverse caseload offering exposure to high-quality commercial property matters, including work with well-known property development clients in the Midlands.

The Candidate

The firm is ideally seeking a solicitor with 2-3 years' post-qualification experience in commercial property. However, candidates with more or less experience will be considered where there is a strong fit for the team and the wider firm.

The successful candidate will:

Have solid experience in commercial property matters

Be able to manage their own caseload with limited supervision

Demonstrate strong client care and commercial awareness

Be based locally to Derby/Nottingham (preferred)

Hold a full driving licence (as travel to offices or client meetings may occasionally be required)

The Firm

This is not a high street practice, but a boutique commercial firm providing a suite of business law solutions to commercial clients. The firm prides itself on delivering high-quality, commercially focused legal advice in a supportive and flexible working environment.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience (open to market guidance)

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Additional birthday leave

Christmas office closure (in addition to annual leave)

Health shield subscription covering dentistry, medical expenses, prescriptions, physiotherapy, massages and more

No daily time recording targets

No annual fee targets

Flexibility

The firm offers exceptional flexibility, including:

Hybrid working (home, Derby office, or Nottingham office)

Flexible working hours where required

Part-time applications welcomed

This role would suit a commercially minded solicitor seeking high-quality work within a flexible, supportive, and target-free environment, if it sounds of interest please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge