Commercial Property Lawyer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently recruiting for a commercial property lawyer to join our busy team.
The successful candidate will be working within a friendly and enthusiastic multi-office team and could be based in any of our offices to suit the candidate’s location with hybrid working arrangements if desired.
Our office locations are:
- Yeovil
- Sherborne
- Bath
- Wareham
- Dorchester
- Bridport
- Castle Cary
Our commercial property team has a strong reputation locally and we have a number of high profile clients based locally, London and across the country.
The role would suit a candidate with 4-8 years’ PQE. You will be dealing with a mixed caseload of commercial property matters including acquisitions and disposals, leases, lease renewals and lease management matters, property finance and development matters and corporate transaction support. You will also have the benefit of support from specialist lawyers in the firm’s planning, litigation, construction and residential teams.
A competitive salary and innovative benefits package is on offer and we have a strong work-life balance ethos.
About Us:
Battens would not be able to deliver an exceptional service to clients without our talented and hard working staff. We recognise the hugely important role they play in the ongoing success and development of our business.
Battens has a 300-year history, but it is a forward- thinking firm.
Our workplace is:
- stimulating
- inclusive
- collaborative
- empowering
Staff are truly valued at Battens which means they stay with us long-term and build their futures here.
Benefits include:
- life assurance from the first day of employment
- group Pension scheme
- income Protection
- holiday - up to 26 days per year, increasing to 30 days with length of service
- a range of discounted legal services provided by Battens
- generous staff introduction bonus scheme
- everyone has an extra day’s holiday on their birthday
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
Reference ID: CP - any location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Commercial Property Lawyer roles across Battens Solicitors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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