Recruitment

Join Our Growing Property Team

SOLICITOR/ CHARTERED LEGAL EXECUTIVE / LICENSED CONVEYANCER – (COMMERCIAL PROPERTY)

Ready to take the next step in your property law career?

Bartons is expanding — and we’re looking for talented, ambitious lawyers to join our thriving Commercial Property team.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a quality caseload within a highly supportive, ambitious and well-established firm. With offices in Kingsbridge, Totnes, Plymouth and Bristol, you’ll have the flexibility to work where suits you best, supported by hybrid working and a genuinely collaborative culture.

Why Bartons?

Working with us means joining a team that is committed to your development, success, and work–life balance. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where people want to stay and build their careers.

Because we’re not your typical law firm……………

We’re proud to offer:

1. Real career progression – we promote talent, not time served
2. A dynamic, forward-looking team with ambitious plans for 2026 and beyond
3. A culture that values you – your ideas, your wellbeing, and your development
4. Modern working practices, balanced with the personal touch our clients value

If you want to be part of a property department that’s growing, investing and innovating — this is the role for you.

 Who We’re Looking For

Applications are open to Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives or Licensed Conveyancers with 3+ years’ PQE and who are able to:

• Manage a diverse caseload of commercial property matters from instruction through to completion.
• Advise clients on commercial property acquisitions, sales and disposals.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial leases, agreements for lease and associated property documentation.
• Act on landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals, rent reviews, assignments and licences.
• Handle commercial and mixed-use development projects, including site acquisitions, plot sales, options, conditional contracts and development documentation.
• Advise on property finance transactions, refinancing, secured lending, overage and clawback arrangements.
• Conduct title investigations and reporting on title matters.
• Act on the sale and purchase of business assets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional levels of client care.
• Participate in business development, networking and marketing initiatives to support the continued growth of the department.
• Maintain high standards of regulatory compliance, risk management and file management.

There is also opportunity to undertake rural and agricultural property work, if of interest.

 What You’ll Bring to Our Team

 Experience handling a broad range of commercial property transactions.

1. Strong technical knowledge of acquisitions, disposals, leasing, landlord and tenant matters, development work and secured lending.
2. Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
3. Enthusiasm for building lasting business relationships
4. A commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience
5. A collaborative mindset — we work best as a team
6. The drive to contribute to the growth and development of the department
7. Confidence to handle a varied, stimulating workload

 What We Offer

You can expect a generous benefits package, including:

 Career & Professional Development

1. Excellent opportunities for genuine progression
2. Full support for CPD, training courses, conferences and qualifications
3. Funding for professional memberships
4. Clear promotion pathways
5. Opportunities to get involved in business development and firm initiatives

 Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle

1. Hybrid working
2. Enhanced annual leave package
3. Additional holiday for long service
4. Company pension
5. Free annual flu jabs
6. Employee Assistance Programme
7. Mental health support
8. Modern, comfortable offices
9. Free parking
10. Coaching and mentoring

Culture & Extras

1. Regular social events and team activities
2. Firm-wide away days
3. Staff discounts on legal services
4. Office perks (great coffee, snacks, seasonal celebrations)
5. Supportive, friendly and inclusive culture where you are listened to

 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday (No weekends!)

To apply, please send your CV together with covering letter to Danielle Newbury at d.newbury@bartons.co.uk