EXCELLENT SALARY & BENEFITS

Our well-established client is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join their busy Real Estate Team handling all matters of residential and commercial property-related matters from Landlord and Tenant to Construction and Development, Asset Management, Utilities, Conveyancing and Property Finance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Previous experience of contentious residential and commercial property required, or a solid background in litigation with a property bias and a willingness and ability to learn
• A good understanding of the relevant legislation governing residential tenancies e.g. Housing Act 1985, Housing Act 1988, Landlord & Tenant Acts 1985 and 1987 and the Protection from Eviction Act 1977. Also a good understanding of the relevant legislation governing commercial tenancies e.g. Landlord and Tenant Act 1927 and 1954, Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995
• Ability to effectively manage their time to achieve client and internal deadlines
• Understanding the importance of client care with an ability to deal with a wide range of clients with differing objectives, including being able to understand the commercial objectives of the client
• Ability to work within a team and provide support to Associates and Partners as appropriate
• Competent IT skills including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to draft documentation, with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, in writing, over the telephone and in meetings
• Ability to convey technical legal information in an effective and accessible way

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (of which 3.5 are taken during the Christmas period), plus Birthday holiday, plus Bank Holidays.
• Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sodexo Discounts
• Pension Scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on Legal work

JOB PURPOSE:

· To operate as an effective member of Real Estate Dispute Resolution (REDR), working within a team of REDR lawyers and paralegals and specialising in contentious residential and commercial landlord and tenant, development and property investment work.
· To be responsible under supervision for own varied caseload of work and own fee targets with the opportunity to be involved in business development, training and client care
· To achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of Department, including contribution hours and fees

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

· Participate in and contribute to the REDR group to ensure an effective working environment, supporting Associates and Partners on more complex matters as appropriate
· Attend the firm’s training programme and other relevant technical training to ensure that skills and knowledge remain up-to-date
· Attend and contribute to group meetings
· Continuously develop own technical expertise
· Maintain awareness of the legal market specifically relating to REDR
· Promote the vision and culture of the Firm
· Annually participate in AROM/objective meetings
· Maintain a culture where individuals are encouraged to identify problems or mistakes and are encouraged to “speak up” to ensure issues are resolved