POSITION Solicitor – Commercial Property

SALARY Competitive

LOCATION Town Gate, 38 London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7NY

HOURS Full-time / Part-time

We are welcoming new Solicitors into our Commercial Property team. This is a key role in our expanding team based out of Basingstoke, helping us to provide expertise and support to our growing client base.

We are seeking experienced and motivated Solicitors that can offer 3 or more years PQE to join our busy Commercial Property team. We are also open to applications at the most experienced of levels including Senior Associates and upwards. The team has grown significantly and will continue to do so, offering more opportunity for development and progression in the future.

About Phillips Law

The firm is a strong, dynamic presence in Hampshire, highly recommended by The Legal 500, and boasts numerous accolades and awards. Known for its innovative and creative approach, the firm attracts city lawyers and has a loyal client following. Phillips Law focuses on offering city-quality work at regional prices and is revered for its exceptional team of ex-city lawyers and rising stars.

The culture at Phillips Law is warm and engaging. The firm emphasises “best in class” quality, collaboration, and a strong focus on client value.

What truly sets Phillips Law apart from other Hampshire firms is our ability to offer clients the highest quality service from City-trained lawyers at a competitive price. Three of our team members have trained and/or practiced at prestigious international law firms in London, bringing a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence. This unique combination enables us to provide our clients with the best of both worlds: the expertise and sophistication of City lawyers, coupled with the personalised attention and cost-effectiveness of a regional firm.

For more details about the exciting work we are engaged in, please see the Our recent history – ‘High Profile Work’ section below.

The Commercial Property team

Our current commercial property team has seen significant double-digit year on year growth for more than 3 years and it continues to expand. As an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor, your role is to provide expert legal advice and assistance to our clients throughout their journey.  You will be an ambassador for Phillips Law, helping to maintain our reputation for excellence and generate new business for the firm.

What You’ll be doing

• Taking over a caseload of existing matters whilst growing your own client base – you’ll get support from our department secretarial team throughout.
• Delivering the full process – taking a property all the way to completion.
• Working on a range of matters including acquisitions and disposal of freehold and leasehold properties, grants of new leases and lease renewals, general landlord and tenant matters, property finance, and the acquisition and disposal of land for development.
• Mentoring other more junior members of the team (where relevant to your experience)
• Networking and introducing new clients and relevant third parties to Phillips.
• Upholding compliance regulations in line with our policies and maintaining CQS standards.

What you’ll get

Phillips offers a performance related bonus, healthcare, company pension scheme, a group life assurance scheme, 26 days holiday annually, and we offer a range of benefits including a cycle to work scheme amongst others. In addition, there are regular social events, a running and walking club, weekly fruit and free entry into the Basingstoke half marathon of which we are headline sponsors.

To be successful for this position, you must have / be:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience post-qualification in Commercial Property
• For those looking for the opportunity experience of managing a small team of Legal Secretaries / Administrators (desirable, but not essential).
• Highly efficient and self-motivated with strong administrative skills and the ability to delegate judiciously.
• Client focused and empathetic, with strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Confident with the use of Microsoft Office package (especially Outlook, Word and ideally Excel) and Case Management Systems.
• Previous digital dictation experience.
• A flexible team player who is presentand calm under pressure.

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Our recent history – ‘High Profile Work’

The Phillips Law team has had an exceptional year, working on some of the most prestigious deals in the region. One of their standout achievements includes managing all the pre-let work at Plant, formerly known as Mountbatten House, in Basingstoke for MFP Babylon Limited and Longstock Capital Limited. This client, chose to entrust Phillips Law with the pre-let arrangements due to their unparalleled City experience coupled with more competitive pricing. Plant, a Grade II listed building renowned for its exquisite gardens, has undergone substantial redevelopment and stands as one of Hampshire’s iconic landmarks.

A particularly significant deal for the team was securing the first multi-million-pound lease of over 41,000 sq. ft. to The Automobile Association (“the AA”) for their new UK headquarters. Completed in October 2024, this deal involved intricate negotiations and meticulous drafting within a very tight timeframe to align with The AA’s agreement to surrender the lease of their existing headquarters. The team further demonstrated their expertise by completing three additional lettings at Plant this year,

Phillips Law’s prowess extends beyond traditional sectors. This year, the team was engaged by Vision RT Limited, an international medical technology firm, to expand their current space at The Crescent, Basingstoke. Vision RT, with offices in London, North America, Dubai, Australia, Poland, and China, has recently been recognised in The Sunday Times 100 Tech List as one of Britain’s fastest-growing private technology companies.

Moreover, Phillips Law has carved a niche in the sports industry, acting on major development deals for renowned football clubs. Their expertise in this sector has reinforced their reputation as a versatile and highly skilled legal team capable of handling complex and high-profile transactions across various industries.