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Commercial Property Solicitor (3+ PQE) - Norwich

Location: Norwich

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Closing Date: 15 April 2026

Salary: To be discussed

Specific Hours: Our core office hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Flexible options can be discussed

Commercial Property Solicitor (3+ PQE) - Norwich

We are seeking a motivated Solicitor or Associate to join our growing Commercial Property Team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice to a broad client base.

You will gain exposure to a wide range of commercial property matters, including:

  • Freehold and leasehold transactions
  • Drafting and negotiating leases, licences and renewals
  • Secured lending and property finance
  • Options, overage and development matters
  • Corporate support on business acquisitions and disposals
  • General landlord and tenant issues

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise within a supportive and highly regarded team.

What We’re Looking For

We are ideally seeking candidates with 3–5 years’ PQE, although we are open to considering applications outside of this range. You should have:

  • Solid experience in commercial property work
  • A strong understanding of relevant legal principles
  • The ability to manage a caseload, with guidance from partners and senior associates
  • A proactive, client‑focused approach
  • Excellent drafting, communication and organisational skills

What You Can Expect

As a solicitor in our team, you will:

  • Handle your own matters with support where needed
  • Meet and build strong relationships with clients
  • Identify legal issues and provide clear, practical advice
  • Prepare costs estimates and engagement documents
  • Draft legal documents and handle property searches
  • Conduct legal research
  • Maintain accurate file management
  • Attend business development events and contribute to the growth of the team

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their commercial property career within a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.

Working with us means being involved in a varied, engaging and high‑quality workload from day one.

Our Commercial Property Team

Our Commercial Property Team works across the full spectrum of commercial real estate matters, supporting an impressive portfolio of clients ranging from large national organisations to ambitious local businesses. We advise on everything from major property acquisitions and funding arrangements to the day‑to‑day management and occupation of commercial premises.

Our expertise includes:

  • Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
  • New build and pre‑letting work
  • Lease drafting, renewals and terminations
  • Property management matters (including dilapidations, rent reviews, assignments and sub‑lettings)
  • Development site work
  • Lease extensions and collective enfranchisement

 

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