Location/s
Birmingham, Manchester
Experience Level
Entry Level
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 Asia. 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 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

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Assisting with completions, Land Registry applications and requisitions, SDLT returns;
• Assisting solicitors and partners on property and developments transactions for housing associations and developers;
• Negotiation of deeds of grant of rights, easements and wayleaves, substation leases and transfers;
• Dealing with adoption agreements for roads, sewers, and open spaces;
• Providing excellent and timely client service;
• Building and maintaining effective clientrelationships;
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with the firm’s procedures, drafting client care letters, opening file and assisting with Lexcel.
• Working with and developing the firm’s use of AI systems and processes

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:

• Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently where appropriate;
• Strong client focus and a commitment to service delivery; and
• Drive and enthusiasm;
• Flexibility and a can-do attitude.
• Excellent academic record;
• The role would suit a candidate with property experience or paralegal experience.
• Prior experience in real estate work in private practice would be preferred.
• Good team player