Commercial Property Solicitor
Location: Sunderland or Newcastle
Post-Qualification Experience: Minimum 5 years

An established and ambitious regional firm is seeking a commercially astute Solicitor to join their busy Commercial Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial real-estate matters to step into a role offering both autonomy and teamwork, based either at the firm’s Sunderland  or at their Newcastle office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of commercial property work including acquisitions, disposals, leases (landlord and tenant), investment transactions and refinancings.
• Act as lead adviser on files from instruction through to completion, ensuring timely and commercially sensible outcomes.
• Build and maintain constructive working relationships with clients, agents, lenders, surveyors and other advisors.
• Provide pragmatic advice, identify key risks and commercial opportunities, and ensure accurate and clear documentation.
• Support junior fee-earners and contribute to the development of the department’s processes and knowledge base.

What We Are Looking For

• Solicitor (or equivalent) with at least 5 years PQE in commercial property work.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills, with fluency in both technical and commercial terminology.
• Proven ability to handle matters independently whilst recognising when to escalate.
• Client-focussed, proactive mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Able to work to deadlines, manage multiple matters and deliver excellent service.
• Ideally, some experience of working with corporate or investor clients, and a flair for contributing to business development.

Why Join the Firm?
The firm prides itself on being a supportive, professional and forward-looking organisation, with a “northern heart, national reach” ethos. Their career development framework emphasises consistent training and development from day one. 

Why This Role?

• Join a respected regional firm with strong growth ambitions and a broad, well-balanced commercial property offering.
• Significant exposure to meaningful work with autonomy and the chance to make a visible impact.
• Flexibility of location (Sunderland or Gosforth) to suit your circumstances.
• A culture that supports professional development, and a team environment where your contribution will be valued.

Next Steps
If you are a capable and ambitious commercial property lawyer looking to join a firm where you can further your career and contribute meaningfully, please submit your CV.

If you have any questions/want to find out more information about this role, please reach out to Beth at QED Legal via the details provided.