Commercial Property Solicitor 2+ PQE
Job description
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Are you a Commercial Property Solicitor looking for their next step up?
Do you want to build your own team and have a long term view on Partnership?
I am working with a progressive and expanding practice. The firm has grown substantially over the years and enjoys a reputation of excellence both nationally and internationally.
They are looking for a solicitor for 2+ PQE to join their team. They would be responsible for building a team around them and bringing in new business.
This is an amazing opportunity for a driven solicitor to make a department their own and who has views on making partnership.
Salary DOE - £60,000 pa +
If this sounds like the opportunity for you then please apply with your most updated CV.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your commercial property PQE prominently at the top of your CV under a Personal Statement, as the advert specifically requires 2+ PQE in this specialism.
📊 Quantify your fee-earning track record: e.g. "Generated £180k in fees across 45 commercial property transactions in 2023" to demonstrate the business development capability the firm requires.
🎯 Include a dedicated section on business development achievements — the advert explicitly asks for someone who can bring in new business and build a team, so evidence of winning clients or growing a caseload is essential.
🤝 Reference any experience mentoring or supervising junior solicitors or paralegals, as the role involves building a team from the ground up in Bedford.
🌐 Mention any national or international client work in your CV, as the firm highlights its reputation in both markets — aligning your experience to their profile will strengthen your application.
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Add these 3 bullets under your most recent experience:
- •Managed a caseload of 35+ active commercial property matters simultaneously, including freehold acquisitions and multi-site lease negotiations valued at over £4.2M in aggregate.
- •Drafted and negotiated 20+ commercial leases per year for landlord and tenant clients, reducing average transaction turnaround time by 15% through streamlined due diligence processes.
- •Generated £95k in new client fees over 12 months through referral network development and cross-selling commercial property services to existing corporate clients.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Commercial property law at partnership level is the direction I have been building towards throughout my career, which is why this role at your Bedford practice immediately stood out. With 2+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial property transactions — including drafting complex commercial leases and managing acquisitions through to completion — I am well placed to take ownership of this department and drive new business from day one.
My background in commercial property has equipped me with a strong foundation in due diligence, Land Registry submissions, and client relationship management across a varied caseload. I have consistently contributed to fee targets and have begun developing the business development skills that will be central to building the team this role demands.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Walk me through your experience handling complex commercial property transactions from instruction to completion.
- ›How do you approach due diligence on a large commercial acquisition, and what are the key risk areas you look for?
- ›What is your experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases, and what common issues do you encounter?
- ›How do you manage a high-volume caseload whilst maintaining accuracy in Land Registry submissions and title reports?
- ›What tools or case management systems have you used to manage commercial property matters efficiently?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you successfully brought in a new client or piece of business — what was your approach?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage a complex transaction under significant time pressure. How did you handle it?
- ›Give an example of when you mentored or supported a junior colleague. What impact did it have?
- ›Tell me about a time you identified an opportunity to grow a practice area or department. What steps did you take?
- ›Describe a situation where a transaction encountered an unexpected legal obstacle. How did you resolve it?
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you successfully brought in a new client or piece of business — what was your approach?
Give an example of when you mentored or supported a junior colleague. What impact did it have?
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