Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor

My client is seeking an experienced Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor to join their busy East London office on a permanent basis. You will manage and execute transactions involving commercial property purchases, sales, leases, and refinancing. You will also work with a variety of clients, including business owners, lenders, investors, and developers, ensuring that all transactions comply with legal standards and represent the client’s best interests.

** This role requires an in-depth understanding of leases, lending, bridging loans, and various aspects of commercial property law.

Main Duties:

• Handling Commercial Property Transactions: Overseeing the buying, selling, and leasing processes of commercial properties from initial instruction straight through to completion. This includes drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documentation.
• Leases: Draft and review lease agreements, ensuring clarity and compliance for both landlords and tenants. Manage lease renewals, terminations, and variations as required.
• Lending and Mortgages: Work with lenders and borrowers on secured lending, including reviewing and advising on mortgage documents, title deeds, and conditions.
• Bridging Loans: Provide legal guidance on short-term bridging loans, ensuring all legal documents and conditions are met, especially for clients needing immediate financing for property acquisition.
• Title Investigations: Conduct thorough investigations on property titles, identify potential issues, and provide advice to clients on how to resolve them.
• Due Diligence: Perform due diligence, including planning permission checks, property searches, environmental reports, and title investigations to ensure the client is informed of any legal or financial risks.
• Client Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with clients, providing them with regular updates, legal advice, and addressing any concerns or inquiries.
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring that all terms are fair, clear, and in line with the client’s goals and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential risks associated with each transaction, advising clients accordingly.
• Liaison with Other Parties: Coordinate with solicitors, surveyors, local authorities, and other parties to facilitate seamless transaction progress and resolution of any issues that may arise.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• You must be a qualified solicitor with a current practicing certificate.
• Have a minimum of 2 year’s experience in commercial conveyancing.
• Have a strong understanding of property law, particularly in leases, lending, mortgages, bridging loans, and commercial property transactions.
• Have the ability to analyse complex legal documents, assess risks, and provide clear guidance to clients.
• You should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to explain complex legal matters in a client-friendly way.
• You should be capable of managing multiple transactions and deadlines effectively, with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Proven negotiation skills are required for handling contract terms and client representation in complex transactions.
• You must have familiarity with conveyancing software, case management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable Attributes:

• Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to identify solutions for transnational issues and preemptively address risks.
• Commercial Awareness: Understanding of the commercial property market and ability to align legal advice with market dynamics and client objectives.
• Client-Focused: Commitment to providing exceptional client service, understanding each client’s unique needs, and delivering tailored advice.

Salary is competitive and dependant on experience.