Vacancy: Commercial Property Solicitor – 7+PQE

Commercial Property Solicitor – 7+PQE

At Savage Silk we have built our reputation on providing clients with a high quality professional service whilst remaining discrete and “under the radar”.  Providing impeccable client service is crucial to us and our values will create a significant culture to enable us to maintain our reputation, whilst also creating an environment that is supportive and enjoyable to work in.

We strive to help employees in their personal development.  We encourage people to use their own initiative but want everyone to work interdependently, not independently.  Client focus has to be the key element in all our thinking and action.

About the opportunity:

We are currently looking to add an additional Commercial Property Solicitor with at least 7 years’ post qualification experience to our expanding Commercial department.  We hold a diverse portfolio of clients and carry out top tier quality work, along with having a fantastic reputation for negotiating and investigating on behalf of our clients, minimising risk as far as possible and progressing the transaction forward.

Our Commercial department are renowned for our high level of advice and service and have extensive experience with a broad range of commercial property matters, including landlord and tenant, lease renewals, lease negotiations, property development work to include site acquisitions, option agreements and section 106 agreements, through to the usual acquisitions and disposals of freehold or leasehold properties.  The team deal with a broad range of clients from small to medium sized companies through to international enterprises.

Being a confident communicator will be a necessary skill as you will engage with clients on a regular basis.

As employers, we support flexible working which allows our team members to perform their job anywhere, at any time as long as the needs of the business are met.  This opportunity provides flexible working from the office or home and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne or Stockton.  

Candidate profile

Relevant experience:

• Previous experience operating as a Commercial Property Solicitor with an in-depth knowledge of handling a broad range of commercial property matters is essential (minimum 7+PQE);
• The ability to communicate in a non-technical way and to be professional; and
• The ability to work well within a close knit team and to also work well using your own initiative when required.

Key skills and behaviours:

• A confident communicator with the ability to engage with varied client audiences;
• Good written communication skills with strong attention to detail;
• Proactive and comfortable taking initiative when faced with new challenges;
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities;
• Demonstrate a high level of discretion and confidentiality at all times; and
• Be an effective team player and bring energy and passion to the role!

Vacancy Information

• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne and Stockton;
• Salary range: Salary commensurate with experience;
• Job type: Permanent;
• Working Hours: Usual working hours are 8:30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch.  Flexible hours will be considered, as will working from home. Full time or part time roles will also be considered;
• Holidays: 25 days per annum (for full time, pro-rata for part time).

Apply now:

Please send your CV, along with a covering letter to paul.earnshaw@savagesilk.co.uk