Are you a commercial property specialist looking for the next stage in your career?  Are you looking for a move to take on more responsibility and an opportunity to lead a small team and grow the Commercial Property department?

Then this could be the opportunity for you!

Our well-established client is now looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor (min 8 years PQE) to join their Commercial Property team in the North West, based in either Rochdale or Bury. The ideal candidate will be able to supervise and train junior members of the team, assist with the running of the department, and have a strong desire for career progression up to Partnership level.

You will undertake a range of transactional commercial property work for a wide range of types of clients, both locally and nationally.  This opportunity allows you to take the lead of the expanding team, grow the team due to ever-increasing client requirements, and develop your own team going forward.

Your role would include

• Lead and motivate a team of fee earners, paralegals and assistants.
• Provide guidance on regulatory, client care and legal issues
• Monitor and managing performance of the team
• Further developing the culture of delivering exceptional customer service to clients
• Monitor and review workflow and caseloads, ensuring they are handled in a timely manner
• Supporting the team with technical legal queries
• Helping grow the business

Here’s what we need:

• Qualified Solicitor 8+ years PQE with previous experience in a quality practice.
• A strong desire to further develop the department and supervise more junior members of the team.
• Preferably with a client following
• Experience in Commercial Property transactions.
• Experience working with SME business clients and large corporations.
• Thorough, commercially focused and outcome orientated with the ability to work to deadlines and to prioritise and manage a varied caseload.
• Track record in business development and outstanding client care.
• You will have handled Developments, investments, acquisitions, disposals, and asset management of commercial properties.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Whats on offer:

• Competitive salary package and excellent benefits
• 25 days annual leave plus closure between Christmas and New Year
• Superb working environment including support staff
• Free Parking
• Company Pension
• Bonus Scheme
• Ongoing training and support
• Opportunity to work up to Partnership level.

Salary £50,000-60,000 depending on experience

Location - Rochdale or Bury

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then email Chris@optimal-recruitment.co.uk or call 07879 078292 today