NQ Associate

at  Trowers Hamlins LLP

Location/s
Manchester
Experience Level
Intermediate
Term
Permanent
Working Hours
Full Time
Practice Area / Department
Real Estate
Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We’ve always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.
Job Advert Description

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent academic record;
• Recently qualified solicitor with relevant seat in advising in real estate matters through to 2 years’ PQE and;
• Ability to manage files independently under supervision.
  Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant’s suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.
  If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com
  As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Involvement in all property aspects of development and regeneration schemes;
• Undertaking a mix of property work for developers, private and institutional investors, social landlords, government bodies, local authorities and private sector bodies
• Assisting with acquisitions and disposals, asset management, joint venture projects, large scale regeneration projects and portfolio projects;
• Providing assistance on Real Estate finance work including preparing CLLS certificates of Title and managing conditions precedent
• Project management and working with other specialist teams on more complex matters;
• Comply with core competencies as appropriate to the fee earner level of qualification;
• Building and maintaining and where possible initiating effective client relationships;
• Active participation in and, where appropriate leading, marketing initiatives;
• Running own files;
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures;
• Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions.

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at Solicitor grade. In particular, for this role we require:

• Flexibility and ‘can-do’ attitude;
• Excellent technical skills;
• Strong client focus;
• Drive and enthusiasm;
• Commercial awareness;
• Credibility;
• Ability to work to deadlines;
• Team player;
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach