Commercial Property – Solicitor/Lawyer

Role Overview

Location: Stroud or Gloucester (with hybrid working)

WSP Solicitors is seeking a motivated Commercial Property Solicitor/Lawyer to join our growing Commercial Property department. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware property lawyer to develop their career within an established, forward‑thinking Gloucestershire firm with a strong reputation and ambitious plans for growth.

Commercial Property is a key strategic growth area for WSP. In this role, you will work on a broad range of matters, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued success of a long‑established yet progressive practice that puts clients first and values clear, practical advice.

If you are a confident commercial property lawyer looking to broaden your experience and grow within a supportive, people‑focused firm, this role offers an exciting next step.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Property Work & Client Advisory

• Managing your own caseload across a wide range of commercial property matters, including buying, selling, and leasing commercial property.
• Advising clients on landlord and tenant matters and a variety of commercial property agreements, including technically demanding documentation.
• Providing clear, practical, and commercially focused advice using plain English.

Client Relationship Management

• Acting for a broad range of commercial clients and developing strong, long‑term client relationships.
• Demonstrating a commercially aware, client‑first approach in all aspects of your work.

Business Development & Profile Building

• Supporting the firm’s marketing and business development activities as appropriate, including networking and relationship building.
• Contributing to the continued growth and profile of the Commercial Property department.

Teamwork & Professional Development

• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive and enthusiastic team.
• Continuing to develop your technical skills, commercial awareness, and professional confidence through internal and external training.

The Ideal Candidate

• Circa 2+ years’ PQE as a Commercial Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with practice rights.
• Proven experience across all aspects of commercial property law, including buying, selling, and leasing.
• A solid working knowledge of property law and landlord and tenant law.
• A track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to clear, plain‑English advice.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and IT skills.
• An enthusiastic, team‑focused approach with a good balance of technical ability and commercial awareness.

What WSP Solicitors Offers

WSP Solicitors is a growing, Gloucestershire‑based firm with offices in Stroud and Gloucester and over 260 years of history serving the local community. We combine modern ambition with traditional client care and a strong, inclusive culture.

Competitive Package & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and the value you bring to the firm.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Bonus scheme and staff incentive schemes.
• Life assurance.
• Corporate healthcare plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Holiday purchase and buy‑back scheme.
• Free car parking.
• Christmas saving club.
• Opticians scheme.
• Staff discounts and concessions on legal services.

Culture & Career Development

• Genuine investment in your professional development through internal and external training.
• A positive, inclusive, and collaborative working culture.
• The opportunity to grow your career within a firm where Commercial Property is a key strategic priority.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter (including your salary expectations), quoting reference CPD/0326, to recruitment@wspsolicitors.com.

WSP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer.

Our Benefits

• 24 Days of Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• Birthday Leave (on top of Annual Leave)
• Corporate Healthcare Plan
• Full Christmas Shutdown
• Bonus & Incentive Scheme
• Christmas Saving Club
• Internal and External Training and Development
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking
• Opticians Scheme
• Staff Discounts on Services
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Company Sick Pay

• Hours Full Time
• Salary Competitive
• Location Gloucester
• Apply now

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