About this role
Job Vacancy <strong>THE ROLE</strong><br><strong> </strong><br>We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Lawyer (qualified Solicitor or CILEx) or Associate, depending on experience, to join our successful and growing team based in our Marks Tey (Colchester) office. <br>We welcome applications from both full-time candidates and those seeking a 4-day working week.<br>This role is ideal for an ambitious and commercially minded individual looking to develop their career within a supportive regional practice, handling a varied and high-quality caseload including sales, acquisitions, refinancing, easements, and non-contentious landlord and tenant matters.<br>You will join a well-established team of six specialist fee earners supported by four experienced secretaries, with access to ongoing mentoring, professional development, and a clear pathway for career progression. <br> <br>This is an excellent opportunity to further establish your career as a specialist in Commercial Property within a collaborative and friendly environment.<br><strong> </strong><br><strong>RELEVANT EXPERIENCE</strong><br><ul><li>Ideally 3+ years PQE </li><li>Proven experience managing your own caseload, including: </li><li>Registered commercial conveyancing </li><li>Unregistered commercial conveyancing </li><li>Non-contentious landlord and tenant matters </li><li>Corporate finance transactions </li><li>Experience using a case management system </li><li>Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service </li><li>Experience supporting marketing and business development activities</li></ul><strong> </strong><br><strong>SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES </strong><br>We are looking for someone who demonstrates:<br><ul><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills </li><li>Strong time management and organisational abilities </li><li>Exceptional client care and service delivery </li><li>High attention to detail </li><li>A results-driven and proactive mindset </li><li>Strong problem-solving skills </li><li>The ability to work collaboratively within a team </li><li>Commercial awareness and professionalism</li></ul><strong>WHAT ARE WE OFFER</strong><br><ul><li>Competitive salary and attractive bonus scheme </li><li>A supportive, flexible, and relaxed working environment </li><li>The opportunity to join an experienced and growing team </li><li>28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays </li><li>Medicash cashback scheme after one year’s service </li><li>Life insurance cover </li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support services, including 24/7 virtual GP access </li><li>Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity and paternity pay and family events leave </li><li>Company sick pay </li><li>Cycle to Work scheme </li></ul>If you are looking to join a firm where you can build a long-term career in a supportive and progressive environment, we would love to hear from you.