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Newport
Solicitor
Up to £55k
James Salt
james@tsrlegal.co.uk
20 days ago
03/03/2026
Commercial Property Solicitor
- 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.