Full job descriptionOpportunity: Senior Commercial Property Solicitor/Lawyer (5+ PQE)
Salary: Up to £100,000 + Bonus + Profit Share
Location: Taunton | Hybrid & Flexible Working


What could you build if you had the right firm behind you?


For some lawyers, the next move is about taking on more complex work or securing a bigger title. For others, it’s about having a greater say in the business they’re part of, building client relationships and having the freedom to shape what comes next.


I’m working with one of the South West’s leading law firms, an employee-owned business with ambitious growth plans and a real commitment to investing in its people and regional presence. They’re looking to strengthen their Commercial Property offering in Taunton and are keen to speak with established Partners and ambitious Senior Associates who want to play a significant part in its development.


This isn’t simply about filling a seat. It’s about finding someone who wants to help take the practice forward.


The Opportunity:


Having invested significantly in Somerset, the firm has grown its Taunton team over the past year and has further ambitions for the office.


You’ll have the backing of a highly regarded and established firm, alongside the opportunity to develop client relationships, strengthen its local presence and influence the future direction of the Commercial Property practice.


For a Senior Associate, this offers a platform to take on greater responsibility and progress towards Partnership. For an existing Partner, it’s the chance to bring your experience and ideas to a growing office and help build something with real potential.


The Work:


The team advises businesses, investors, developers and landowners across a broad range of matters, including:
*Commercial acquisitions and disposals
*Development and site acquisitions
*Landlord and tenant matters and portfolio management
*Investment property and strategic land
*Property finance and secured lending


The firm welcomes different commercial property backgrounds, whether broad or specialist.


There’s also the opportunity to work with the wider Energy team on solar, wind, battery storage and EV infrastructure projects. Experience in renewables is welcome but not essential, with close links to Planning, Construction and Corporate.


A Firm That’s Doing Things Differently:


The firm is employee-owned, giving everyone a real stake in its success. All employees receive an equal annual profit share, regardless of seniority - a refreshing approach in an industry where reward is often tied to position.


Its Real Estate practice is recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers UK, and it acts for regional and national clients across sectors including healthcare, leisure, tourism, retail and food and drink.


Who We Are Looking For:


Experienced Commercial Property Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives, ideally with 5+ years’ PQE.


You could be a Senior Associate looking towards Partnership, an established Partner keen to grow a practice, or a senior lawyer seeking greater influence and long-term prospects.


You’ll be commercially minded, confident developing client relationships and keen to contribute to the team’s growth. An established following would be valuable at Partner level but the firm is open to discussing what you could bring.


The Package:


Salary from £75,000+ depending on experience and seniority, alongside:
*Performance-related bonus and equal annual profit share
*Private medical insurance and group life assurance
*25 days’ holiday, bank holidays and an additional birthday day
*Hybrid and flexible working
*Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
*Professional qualification funding, study leave and mentoring
*Counselling and wellbeing support, including menopause support
*Paid volunteering leave and a work-abroad scheme
*Season ticket loans, cycle-to-work scheme and further lifestyle benefits


Worth a Chat?


You may be perfectly happy where you are but if you would like more influence over the practice you work in and the opportunity to help shape its future, I would be happy to chat!


Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.
Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.