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Commercial Real Estate Solicitor / FCILEX – Taunton – 2+ Years PQE
Location: Taunton
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (with hybrid working)
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (DOE)

A respected regional law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (2+ years PQE) to join its established and growing Commercial Real Estate team in Taunton. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, forward thinking environment offering high quality work and genuine progression.

The Role
You will work alongside experienced legal advisors while managing your own caseload of commercial real estate matters. Responsibilities include:

• Landlord and tenant matters — leases, licences to assign, surrenders and assignments
• Sales and purchases of owner occupied property
• Secured lending and finance transactions, including sale and leaseback arrangements
• Sales and purchases of investment property
• Supporting business development and attending networking events
• Delivering high quality client service across a diverse range of sectors including leisure, tourism, retail, food and drink, healthcare and professional services

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor or FCILEX with:

• Minimum 2 years’ PQE in commercial real estate or a closely related area
• Strong technical knowledge and a genuine interest in commercial property work
• Excellent communication and client facing skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions focused approach
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines in a busy environment
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a team

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Employee ownership model with equal profit share for all employees
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Private medical insurance and group life assurance
• Extensive wellbeing support
• Three additional paid days per year for volunteering and community initiatives
• A supportive, inclusive culture with clear opportunities for development

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed – Senior Consultant
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.