Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor

London – £40,000 - £55,000

Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor – East London
Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE)
PQE: 3+ Years
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

I’m working in partnership with a leading East London law firm that is looking to expand its successful property team with the addition of an experienced Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm with a strong client base, known for delivering high-quality work and fostering a friendly, supportive working culture.


About the Role: You’ll work closely with landlords, tenants, developers, and lenders, managing a broad and complex commercial property caseload. You’ll need to demonstrate experience in the following areas:
Acting for Landlords and Tenants:
  • Drafting and negotiating leases, rent deposit deeds, licences to alter, and agreements for lease
  • Dealing with lease variations and associated documents
  • Advising small-to-medium-sized local businesses and large portfolio landlords
Acting for Developers:
  • Site acquisitions for development, including reports on title
  • Site disposals, conditional purchase agreements, options, overage agreements, and land promotion agreements
  • Drafting and advising on joint venture agreements and easements
  • Preparation for the sale of completed developments, including flat/home disposals
  • Managing construction-related matters such as reliance letters and collateral warranties
Developer and Lender Financing:
  • Reviewing facility agreements and finance documents (legal charge, debenture, duty of care deeds, subordination/priority deeds)
  • Preparing certificates of title (City of London form)
  • Drafting corporate authorisations (minutes, resolutions, and certificates)
  • Coordinating broker reliance letters
About You: To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • A minimum of 3 years’ PQE in commercial property law
  • Strong technical expertise across the full range of commercial conveyancing matters
  • Excellent attention to detail and a logical, structured approach to your work
  • A proactive, confident attitude and the ability to manage matters with minimal supervision
  • A positive personality and a good sense of humour – team fit is just as important as technical ability
What’s on Offer:
  • Salary up to £65,000, dependent on experience
  • High-quality, interesting work with a reputable and growing firm
  • A collaborative team environment with a down-to-earth, approachable culture
  • Real prospects for progression and development
Interested?
If you’re a Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking East London firm, I’d love to speak with you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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Lorraine Terry

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0203 846 3071

lorraine@douglas-scott.co.uk

Lorraine Terry is an Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for under a year. Lorraine previously worked at Douglas Scott before taking a break to have her little girl. She then worked with the NHS as a recruitment consultant, and has now returned to legal recruitment and the team, which she missed. Lorraine is most looking forward to building her desk back up and getting to know everyone. If she weren’t in recruitment, Lorraine would likely consider going back to university to become a midwife, as she loves making a difference in people’s lives. Outside of work, she loves cooking and baking with her son and daughter, especially on weekends.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Real Estate and Development
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £40,000 - £55,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: London
  • Reference: 1233075

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