Commercial Property Solicitor - Thame or Marlow

Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With five offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.

As a Commercial Property Solicitor you will be expected to advise clients on a wide variety of commercial real estate matters including secured lending, general sales and purchases of commercial property, estate development, leases and options.

This is a hybrid role and based on full time hours up to two days per week can be worked remotely. The successful candidate can work from our Marlow or Thame offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling and drafting lease both inside and outside the 1954 Act for both Landlords and Tenants;
• Advising and handling commercial and mixed commercial sale and purchase transactions;
• Handling acquisition and subsequent plot sale work for small to medium size residential developments
• Advising on planning issues and ancillary documents relating thereto;
• Advising on secured lending transactions;
• Preparation of contract packs with supporting documents;
• Advising and handling telecommunication and other utility agreements;
• Title investigations;
• Advising and handling ancillary deed such as Deeds of Easement and Deeds of Variation
• Liaising with clients, clients’ agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers’ solicitors, internal depts and any other as necessary;
• Dealing with post completion issues and ensuring post-completion is concluded accurately;
• Attend marketing meetings as necessary to raise the Firm’s profile and specific practice;
• Using case management systems on a day-to-day basis; and
• Handle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in advising developers, occupiers, estates, private companies and other landowners is a necessity
• Experience in commercial property work, particularly Landlord and Tenant 1954 Act work is essential
• Able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
• Proactive with commercial and financial awareness
• Excellent communication and organisational skills at all levels and a true team ethos
  
  

Why work for Lightfoots Solicitors?

Our staff are our greatest asset, and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. Our benefits package has been built around what our people value the most;

Money Matters

• Competitive industry salary - with annual salary reviews & bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension contributions - with qualifying service
• Discounted legal fees - discounted conveyancing & wills for you and your family
• Personal financial advice - helping you achieve your financial goals
• Discounts - from a wide range of retailers
• Employee Referral Scheme - up to £1000 bonus
  
  

Mind, Body & Soul Matters

• Enhanced holiday allowance - which increases with service
• Private Health Insurance - with Bupa (with qualifying service)
• Healthcare Cash Plan - money back for everyday health expenses, for you and your dependents, such as optical & dental
• 24/7 Virtual GP Access - help & support available for when you need it
• Company Sick Pay - with the option to use this for caring for a dependant
• Free flu jabs- onsite annual flu vaccinations
• Discounted Gym Memberships - as well as discounts for other health related retailers
• Free fruit in all offices - fresh fruit delivered to the office each week
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access to counselling and support
• Mental health first aiders - we have nine qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm providing confidential support
• Wellbeing events - held throughout the year, from stress resilience workshops to wellbeing breakfasts and lunchtime walks
• Paid volunteer days - to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Events - firm organised events throughout the year including quarterly socials, breakfast briefings, book club , Christmas party & lots more.
• Committees - we have active Social ,Charity, Wellbeing and ESG committees.
  
  

Family Matters

• Enhanced family leave - enhanced pay for Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental leave
• Flexible working - our Flexible working policy helps with your work life balance
• Flexible sickness entitlement - the option to use your own sickness entitlement if a dependent is unwell and needs care
• Healthcare Cash Plan - money back for everyday health expenses, for you and your dependents
  
  

Career Matters

• Learning & Development - access to hundreds of webinars and training courses
• Paid study leave - with sponsored training opportunities
• Long Service Awards - we celebrate & reward our long standing colleagues
• Lightfoots Core Values Award - Rewarding colleagues who have demonstrated our core values
  
  

Apply

If you think this role is perfect for you (or nearly perfect, we would still like to hear from you) please apply or if you would simply like to find out more you can contact our recruitment team on [email protected].

As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview please do let us know.

Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.