Commercial Property Solicitor/ Paralegal

Job Title: Commercial Property Solicitor / Experienced Paralegal
Location: Harrogate
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Legal 500 Firm!

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor (or a highly skilled Paralegal with significant commercial property experience) to join a well-established and highly respected Legal 500 practice based in Harrogate. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a friendly, collaborative, and professional environment, offering exposure to high-quality work and the chance to develop your career within a leading regional firm.

You will join a friendly, specialist Commercial Property team, handling a varied caseload and working closely with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a broad caseload of commercial property matters including acquisitions, disposals, leases, landlord & tenant matters, and development transactions.

• Acting for a wide range of clients including landlords, tenants, investors, and developers.

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, leases, and other property-related documents.

• Providing commercially focused legal advice to clients, ensuring matters are handled efficiently and to the highest professional standard.

• Assisting senior members of the team on complex transactions.

• Supporting business development activities and contributing to the growth of the department.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in commercial property, or an experienced Paralegal with a strong track record in this area.

• Ideally 2+ years'' experience in commercial property work- open to lower level

• Strong technical knowledge, with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

• Client-focused, commercially aware, and able to build strong professional relationships.

• A team player who is also confident working independently.

Benefits

• 22 days holiday to start + Christmas closure + birthday off + bank holidays

• 4% employer pension contribution from day one

• Health insurance, death in service benefit, and hybrid working after 6-month probation

• Supportive and collaborative working culture

• Opportunities for professional development within a Legal 500-ranked firm

How to Apply
If you are a driven Commercial Property Solicitor or an experienced Paralegal looking for a new opportunity with a well-regarded Legal 500 Harrogate-based firm, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge for a confidential conversation!