Commercial Real Estate Solicitor - Bury St Edmunds - Churchgates Ltd

    Churchgates Ltd
    Churchgates Ltd Bury St Edmunds

    3 days ago

    Description

    Churchgates is a unique and powerful combination of Accountants, Tax Advisors, Solicitors, Financial Planners and Investment Managers under one roof. We believe that all people should be treated with respect and our culture is to maintain a friendly, professional environment where traditional values still count.

    Our legal team is seeking a talented Commercial Real Estate Solicitor to join our dynamic legal team based in Bury St Edmunds. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of property transactions—from straightforward deals to complex, large-scale developments.

    The legal department covers a wide range of practice areas, including corporate law, commercial law, residential and commercial property, as well as wills, trusts, and probate. You'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values expertise, initiative, and client-focused service.

    The Role

    Reporting to the Head of Legal:

    You will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload of commercial conveyancing matters, including:

    • Purchases and sales of commercial property
    • Remortgages and refinancing arrangements
    • Commercial leases, including drafting and advising on: o Licences to assign
    • Variations
    • Subletting and lease renewals
    • Construction contracts and other property development-related issues

    Facilitating commercial property transactions in alignment with tax planning strategies and advice.

    Assisting with the property aspects of probate matters, including estate administration and asset transfers.

    Conducting thorough legal research and delivering clear, expert advice on a range of property-related issues.

    Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents, including contracts, leases, and transfer deeds.

    Collaborating effectively with clients, estate agents, surveyors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely transactions.

    Keeping up to date with changes in property law and regulations, ensuring full compliance with local and national standards.

    Representing clients in meetings and negotiations, providing confident and professional legal support.

    Supporting the promotion of the firm's real estate services through seminars, social media, publications, and other business development initiatives.

    Providing assistance to colleagues across the legal department and wider firm on property-related queries.

    Meeting agreed productivity, recoverability, and fee income targets.

    Working collaboratively with other departments to deliver a seamless, "one team" approach to client service.

    Desired skills

    • Qualified Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 5 years PQE
    • Strong and demonstrable knowledge of commercial property law
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach
    • Highly organised, with the ability to manage a busy caseload independently and efficiently
    • Proven ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment

    What you will receive

    • A competitive salary
    • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays
    • Birthday Leave
    • Holiday purchase/sale scheme
    • Flexible home working policy
    • Matching employer pension contributions up to 6% of salary
    • Salary sacrifice available for pension contributions
    • Income Protection if you are off work due to long term illness or injury equal to 50% of salary until State pension age
    • Death in service benefit (4x basic salary)
    • Private Health Insurance – Individual cover available
    • Up to two professional subscriptions paid for
    • Encouragement to develop and learn by attending training courses and CPD events
    • Soft skills workshops
    • Employee Assistance programme
    • Length of service recognition
    • Social events paid for or subsidised by the firm

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