Job description
Commercial Property Solicitor
National Opportunity | Relocation Package Available | Cumbria
Are you an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor looking for a genuine career-defining opportunity and a better quality of life?
A highly respected and long-established Cumbria law firm is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its thriving Agricultural and Property team. This is a strategically important hire, retained exclusively by Reed, offering the chance to take on high-quality work, develop specialist expertise, and play a key role in the firm's future succession plans.
Candidates from across the UK are encouraged to apply. A relocation package is available for the right individual.
The Role
You will join a market-leading team with a strong reputation across the rural, agricultural and commercial property sectors, advising a broad client base including landowners, farmers, rural businesses, investors and commercial clients.
Your caseload will include:
• Agricultural land sales and acquisitions
• Rural and farming-related property matters
• Commercial property transactions
• Acting for landowners, farmers and rural businesses
• Managing your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy
This role has arisen due to long-term succession planning and a developing skills gap within the team, creating a rare opportunity to establish yourself in a key position with clear future progression.
Why Consider Relocating?
This opportunity combines genuinely interesting and high-quality legal work with an exceptional lifestyle offering.
• Relocation package available
• Work on complex and varied agricultural and commercial property matters
• Access to some of the UK's most beautiful countryside and outdoor lifestyle
• Lower cost of living compared to many major UK cities
• Hybrid working available
• Long-term progression opportunities within an established and successful firm
The Team
• Led by an experienced and supportive Head of Department
• Strong track record of developing and promoting talent internally
• Collaborative and stable working environment
• Well-established client base with an excellent reputation
• Excellent staff retention and long-serving team members
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales
• Ideally 3-5 years' PQE (applications outside this range will be considered)
• Experience in commercial property and/or agricultural property law
• The confidence to manage matters independently
• A desire to become a valued long-term member of a close-knit and successful team
Please note: Newly Qualified Solicitors will not be considered for this role.
Package
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Relocation assistance available
• Hybrid working arrangements
• High-quality caseload
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Long-term succession opportunity
Apply Now
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Olivia Venn
All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.