Commercial Property Solicitor

at  Lightfoots LLP

ABOUT LIGHTFOOTS SOLICITORS

Lightfoots LLP is an established and respected firm of solicitors with a solid reputation for providing quality legal advice. Our diverse business includes the full range of Legal Services to individuals and businesses and mortgage lenders.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in advising developers, occupiers, estates, private companies and other landowners is a necessity
• Experience in commercial property work, particularly Landlord and Tenant 1954 Act work is required
• Able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
• Proactive with commercial and financial awareness
• Excellent communication and organisational skills at all levels and a true team ethos

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a commercial property solicitor you will be expected to advise clients on a wide variety of commercial real estate matters including secured lending, general sales and purchases of commercial property, estate development, leases and options and other responsibilities as more particularly described below:-

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handling and drafting lease both inside and outside the 1954 Act for both Landlords and Tenants;
• Advising and handling commercial and mixed commercial sale and purchase transactions;
• Handling acquisition and subsequent plot sale work for small to medium size residential developments
• Advising on planning issues and ancillary documents relating thereto;
• Advising on secured lending transactions;
• Preparation of contract packs with supporting documents;
• Advising and handling telecommunication and other utility agreements;
• Title investigations;
• Advising and handling ancillary deed such as Deeds of Easement and Deeds of Variation
• Liaising with clients, clients agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers solicitors, internal depts and any other as necessary;
• Dealing with post completion issues and ensuring post-completion is concluded accurately;
• Attend marketing meetings as necessary to raise the Firms profile and specific practice;
• Using case management systems on a day-to-day basis; and
• Handle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely.