• Location: Newport
• Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE)
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid (initial on-site expectation)

About the Role

A well-established and growing South Wales firm is looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join its busy Commercial team in Newport. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys handling matters end-to-end, delivering a high standard of client service, and playing an active role in the continued development of a successful commercial offering.

You’ll manage your own caseload with a strong degree of autonomy, while also working closely with senior members of the team and supporting the wider department’s reputation and growth.

The role will involve:

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial property sale and purchase matters
• Reviewing and investigating title documentation
• Drafting and negotiating legal documentation and correspondence
• Liaising with clients and third parties, progressing matters efficiently and proactively
• Undertaking searches and dealing with Land Registry applications
• Handling exchange and completion, including financial and transactional requirements
• Submitting relevant tax filings (including LTT/SDLT) and completing registrations
• Ensuring excellent client communication, including advising on progress and costs
• Maintaining accurate time recording and billing, with responsibility for credit control on your matters
• Supervising and supporting support staff where applicable
• Supporting marketing and business development activity to promote the department and firm

What We’re Looking For

You will be:

• A qualified Solicitor (admitted to the roll)
• Ideally 2+ years’ experience within a Commercial Property team (pre or post qualification considered)
• Confident running sale and purchase files independently
• Commercially aware, organised, and able to prioritise effectively
• Strong in written and verbal communication with a professional client-focused approach
• Comfortable working with IT systems and document production tools

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience of drafting or supporting commercial/corporate transactional documents
• Exposure to due diligence on corporate/commercial sales and purchases
• Familiarity with case management and time recording systems

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 (DOE)
• A supportive and professional team environment
• Hybrid working (following an initial settling-in period on site)
• High quality work with autonomy and responsibility
• Long-term progression opportunity within a growing commercial department

Apply now

For a confidential discussion on this role, please contact James at TSR Legal directly on 02920 388100 or james@tsrlegal.co.uk in complete confidence.