Commercial Property Solicitor – 3+ Years PQE
Location: Bath
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Part time / Hybrid / Flexible considered)
Salary: £50,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience)

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Commercial Property Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join a growing and highly regarded team in Bath. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer looking to take the next step in their career, with genuine potential to progress into a non equity director position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse and high quality caseload of commercial property matters
• Advise on commercial conveyancing, landlord and tenant matters, small business acquisitions, development schemes (2–20 plots), option agreements, enfranchisement, lease extensions, guarantees, indemnities, asset transfers and commercial finance security
• Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice to a wide range of clients, including high net worth individuals, developers, charities and business owners
• Lead on transactions and support junior team members where required
• Build strong client relationships and deliver exceptional client care
• Contribute to business development, networking and the growth of the department
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm
• Maintain excellent organisation, attention to detail and compliance with regulatory requirements

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), ideally with 3+ years’ PQE in commercial property
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage your own caseload independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• A team focused approach with the ability to support and mentor others
• Ambitious, commercially aware and keen to progress into a senior leadership role
• Experience in general commercial law (e.g., shareholder agreements, company law) or contentious matters is welcomed but not essential
• Comfortable with modern IT systems and open to using new technologies to enhance efficiency

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, friendly and people focused working environment
• Genuine opportunity to progress to non equity director
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Buy/sell holiday scheme
• Additional discretionary Christmas leave
• Half day birthday leave
• Annual eye test and contribution towards glasses
• Private flu/Covid vaccinations
• 4x salary life insurance
• Employee assistance programme and discount scheme
• Private GP consultation service
• Funding for professional development and training
• Weekly staff coffee mornings
• Discounted legal services
• Referral bonuses
• Payment of professional subscriptions
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Regular social events (Bath Rugby tickets, Bath Boules, race days, cocktail nights, Christmas events and more)
• Dog friendly office with a staff rota

This role is ideal for someone seeking high quality work, strong career progression and a supportive culture. It may particularly appeal to relocators from larger cities looking for a better work life balance without sacrificing the quality of their caseload.

If you are a Commercial Property Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

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.