Many trainee solicitors choose to become commercial property solicitors, specialising in legal matters involving the commercial property sector and providing legal advice on transactions involving a wide variety of clients
Local authorities, investors, land owners, and developers all seek the services of commercial property solicitors on a regular basis
Legal issues involving landlords and their tenants, leases, development agreements, environmental laws, and sales are all handled by these specialist solicitors. The properties involved in these transactions vary from small offices and individual homes to larger industrial units and retail developments
Most solicitors in the field can be classified as either technicians or business winners, but technicians tend to earn higher salaries. Starting salaries begin at £18,590 in the London area and £16,650 in other parts of the United Kingdom, but those who work for commercial firms can easily earn nearly twice as much at the beginning of their careers. Although law graduates are preferred, those with other university degrees may also pursue this career.