Conveyancing Assistant - New Builds

Job Title Senior Commercial Property & Development Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) / Licensed Conveyancer (CLC) Reports To Head of Property / Managing Partner Job Purpose We are seeking an experienced Commercial Property and Development Lawyer to join our growing Property Department. Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives (CILEX) and Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) with substantial experience in commercial property and complex conveyancing matters. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of commercial and development transactions, including commercial acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, development site acquisitions and disposals, new build developments, site set-up, bridging finance, shared ownership schemes and property finance transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service and business development. Key Responsibilities Commercial Property Manage a varied caseload of commercial property transactions from instruction through to completion. Handle acquisitions and disposals of commercial freehold and leasehold properties. Advise clients on commercial leases, lease renewals, assignments, underleases and licences. Conduct title investigations and identify legal risks affecting commercial property. Development & New Build Act on development site acquisitions and disposals. Manage new build plot sales from reservation through to completion. Liaise with developers, planning consultants, local authorities, lenders and utility providers. Shared Ownership Act for developers, housing associations, purchasers and lenders in shared ownership transactions. Liaise with housing associations and registered providers. Bridging Finance & Property Finance Act on bridging finance transactions for residential, commercial and investment properties. Advise clients on legal risks associated with short-term lending arrangements. Build long-term relationships with developers, investors, lenders, agents and introducers. Provide commercially focused legal advice tailored to clients' objectives. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with SRA, CLC or CILEX regulatory requirements, AML regulations, GDPR and lender panel obligations. Identify and manage legal, regulatory and commercial risks. Business Development Develop relationships with developers, commercial agents, lenders, brokers, accountants and other professional introducers. Attend networking and business development events. Contribute to strategic development of the Commercial Property Department. Knowledge & Experience Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) or Licensed Conveyancer (CLC). Significant experience managing a commercial property caseload independently. Experience acting on new build developments and plot sales. Experience with shared ownership transactions and housing association work. Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law. Experience using legal case management systems. Strong commercial awareness and sound legal judgement. Key Performance Indicators E fficient management of commercial property and development matters from instruction to completion. Compliance with regulatory and lender requirements. Achievement of billing and departmental targets. High standards of file management, risk management and technical excellence.