Job Description
Commercial Property Solicitor 5+ PQ
Hours: Full Time. 35 hours.
Location: Bristol, hybrid minimum 1 day in a week. Flexible hours can be accommodated.
Salary: 50,000 - 69,000 + Bonus
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor for a national firm to join their busy Bristol team, specialising in property transactions linked to self-invested personal pension schemes (SIPPs) and small self-administered schemes (SSASs). You will advise on transactions where commercial properties are held as assets by pension schemes operated or provided by institutional pension providers. You will handle a varied caseload dealing with matters across multiple sectors, including office spaces, retail, hotels, and healthcare.
You will be part of some exciting succession plans and have the opportunity to shape the team as your own. It's an exciting time to join, with genuine career progression and the chance to truly shape your career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage acquisitions, disposals, lettings, development projects, and property finance matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, security documents, and other associated legal documentation
- Conduct due diligence, resolve title or regulatory issues, and ensure all transactions comply with HMRC pension scheme regulations and statutory requirements
- Provide strategic, commercially-focused advice to trustees and pension providers on property transactions
- Liaise with clients, scheme administrators, trustees, financial advisers, and other professional stakeholders to facilitate smooth and compliant transactions
- Contribute to business development, share expertise within the team, and support the training of junior lawyers
- Work autonomously while collaborating with the team, with opportunities to mentor and supervise junior staff as the practice grows
Experience Required:
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), ideally with at least 6 years post-qualification in Commercial Property, with a strong focus on SIPPs and SSASs
- Proven experience managing and successfully completing pension property transactions from negotiation through to completion
- Skilled in navigating complex transactions and providing commercially-focused, strategic advice
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-facing skills
IN RETURN
- Hybrid and flexible working. Work life balance. Ideally you will work at least 2 days from the Bristol office. The firm is very accommodating to life outside of the office and can provide flexible hours if required.
- Healthcare plan, online GP, Gym memberships and mental heath well being access, discounted life insurance and other services discounted.
- Competitive holiday allowance
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Relaxed, collaborative working environment with regular social events.
- Bonus for every new client you bring on board.
- Professional development plans and support.
- Loads more.
