At Duncan & Toplis Legal Services, we’re continuing to invest in our people and services as part of an ambitious period of growth. We’re now looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor who wants to play a meaningful role in delivering high-quality client outcomes and developing their career in a forward-thinking environment. 

This opportunity is ideal for someone currently working in a legal services environment who is looking for greater exposure, responsibility and long-term progression. 

What does this role involve?

As a Commercial Property Solicitor, you will be expected to have a solid grounding in commercial property. Experience in conveyancing, as well as commercial property and small business transactions, is essential, along with purchase/sale transactions and leases. In addition to handling your own case load of files, you will be expected to provide support to other members of the team as well as play a key role in business development. 

An integral part of the commercial property team is being able to advise on a wide range of property matters.

Team management

Management and development of associates and managers to cultivate their teams. Oversee resource planning and budgeting, manager development, and conduct manager performance reviews, including the setting of clear objectives.

Teamwork

Line manage and mentor team members and provide structured coaching to build capability, confidence, and operational accuracy. 

Client experience

Providing legal advice and assistance to existing clients, whilst developing and establishing new clients.

Skills and experience

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and capabilities to apply, although it’s essential that your values and experience align with this role’s key responsibilities. To be successful you will:

• advise clients on all aspects of property matters

• prepare and draft all documents in relation to property matters

• be able to see a matter from the opening of a file to the closure of a file

• work independently and maintain confidentiality

• follow up on new leads

• manage cases at a level of complexity appropriate to your level and experience

• handle commercial and potential residential property transactions from the initial client contact through to completion, such as sale and purchase of commercial/residential freehold and leasehold premises, landlord and tenant matters, acquisition and sale of property for development, and acting for pension schemes, trusts, and companies

• manage cases to a high standard and in accordance with SRA requirements and the Law Society protocol

What we are looking for

• A qualified solicitor based in the East Midlands who can commute to our Grantham office every Wednesday

• Recent experience in UK Commercial Property and Residential is desirable

• Someone who can work independently, with a high regard for quality and subject matter expertise, to advise our clients in all matters related to Commercial and Residential property legal matters

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel and Outlook, and database software

Join Duncan & Toplis

From flexible working arrangements and time-matched volunteer hours to online fitness classes and mental health support, at Duncan & Toplis we're committed to helping our people maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

We help our team to develop their talents and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal capability with fully supported training and CPD.

Our values of trust, partnership, and inclusivity are at the forefront of everything we do.