Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Residential and Commercial Property Solicitor to join a long-standing law firm in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. This full-time, permanent job offers a salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience, together with hybrid working comprising one day from home and four days in the office. The opportunity combines an established property practice with an employee-owned business structure and a clear emphasis on recognising talented people and supporting potential progression to Directorship. In addition, the successful solicitor will have the opportunity to manage property matters independently, build lasting client relationships and contribute to the continuing development of the practice.

Role Responsibilities

The Residential and Commercial Property Solicitor will undertake fee-earning work across property matters, with a particular emphasis on the commercial transactions detailed in the job specification. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of residential and commercial property matters, handling commercial transactions independently from instruction to completion
• Advising clients on commercial property acquisitions and disposals, leases and property finance transactions
• Taking instructions, explaining legal issues clearly and maintaining excellent client communication throughout each matter
• Reviewing and analysing property documents, providing practical legal advice and managing important transaction deadlines
• Maintaining accurate, compliant files and managing caseload priorities effectively
• Responding to client enquiries and quotation requests while developing lasting client and referrer relationships
• Identifying networking and business development opportunities and keeping knowledge of relevant property law and regulatory requirements up to date

Person Specification

This opportunity would suit a qualified solicitor with established property experience who is comfortable managing complex transactions and delivering high standards of client care. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Qualified Solicitor with more than 3 years' PQE and relevant property law expertise
• Experience handling commercial property transactions independently from initial instruction through to completion
• Sound technical understanding of commercial property law, including acquisitions, disposals, leases and property finance
• Knowledge of Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) requirements and good practice relevant to residential property work
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and client relationship skills
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and an ability to manage competing deadlines
• A commercial outlook and proactive approach to networking and developing business
• Previous experience as a senior fee earner, strong IT skills and a driving licence would be advantageous rather than essential

Salary and Benefits

This position offers a combination of a competitive salary, a defined hybrid working pattern and the potential to build a longer-term career within an employee-owned firm. The successful Residential and Commercial Property Solicitor will benefit from:

• Salary of up to £60,000 DOE
• Hybrid working with one day working from home and four days in the office each week
• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) business structure
• An emphasis on recognising and developing staff, with potential career progression through to Directorship based on suitability and opportunity.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development in keeping with regulatory requirements

About the Law Firm

Our client is a long-standing South Yorkshire practice providing legal services to individuals and businesses, including residential and commercial property work. The firm's Employee Ownership Trust structure reflects its emphasis on staff contribution and long-term development. It is particularly keen to recognise individuals who demonstrate the ability and commitment to grow within the business, with a possible pathway to Directorship. The property team offers the opportunity to undertake substantive fee-earning work and cultivate strong client relationships.

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