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My client is seeking an experienced Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor to join their busy East London office on a permanent basis. You will manage and execute transactions involving commercial property purchases, sales, leases, and refinancing. You will also work with a variety of clients, including business owners, lenders, investors, and developers, ensuring that all transactions comply with legal standards and represent the client's best interests.

** This role requires an in-depth understanding of leases, lending, bridging loans, and various aspects of commercial property law.

Main Duties:

Handling Commercial Property Transactions: Overseeing the buying, selling, and leasing processes of commercial properties from initial instruction straight through to completion. This includes drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documentation.
Leases: Draft and review lease agreements, ensuring clarity and compliance for both landlords and tenants. Manage lease renewals, terminations, and variations as required.
Lending and Mortgages: Work with lenders and borrowers on secured lending, including reviewing and advising on mortgage documents, title deeds, and conditions.
Bridging Loans: Provide legal guidance on short-term bridging loans, ensuring all legal documents and conditions are met, especially for clients needing immediate financing for property acquisition.
Title Investigations: Conduct thorough investigations on property titles, identify potential issues, and provide advice to clients on how to resolve them.
Due Diligence: Perform due diligence, including planning permission checks, property searches, environmental reports, and title investigations to ensure the client is informed of any legal or financial risks.
Client Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with clients, providing them with regular updates, legal advice, and addressing any concerns or inquiries.
Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring that all terms are fair, clear, and in line with the client's goals and regulatory requirements.
Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential risks associated with each transaction, advising clients accordingly.
Liaison with Other Parties: Coordinate with solicitors, surveyors, local authorities, and other parties to facilitate seamless transaction progress and resolution of any issues that may arise.Required Skills & Qualifications:

You must be a qualified solicitor with a current practicing certificate.
Have a minimum of 2 year's experience in commercial conveyancing.
Have a strong understanding of property law, particularly in leases, lending, mortgages, bridging loans, and commercial property transactions.
Have the ability to analyse complex legal documents, assess risks, and provide clear guidance to clients.
You should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to explain complex legal matters in a client-friendly way.
You should be capable of managing multiple transactions and deadlines effectively, with a high degree of attention to detail.
Proven negotiation skills are required for handling contract terms and client representation in complex transactions.
You must have familiarity with conveyancing software, case management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.Desirable Attributes:

Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to identify solutions for transnational issues and preemptively address risks.
Commercial Awareness: Understanding of the commercial property market and ability to align legal advice with market dynamics and client objectives.
Client-Focused: Commitment to providing exceptional client service, understanding each client's unique needs, and delivering tailored advice.Salary is competitive and dependant on experience