AJ Chambers are working with an award winning South East law, Legal 500 firm with offices in London, Brighton, Gatwick, Guilford, Horsham and Hassocks.
The department:
The Real Estate Team handle all manner of residential and commercial property-related matters from Landlord and Tenant to Construction and Development, Asset Management, Utilities, Conveyancing and Property Finance.
Job Purpose:
- 2-4 PQE Solicitor to undertake a wide variety of general commercial property and residential conveyancing work.
- To operate as an effective member of the London Real Estate Group specialising in commercial property and residential conveyancing work.
- You will work on a variety of commercial property transactions to include commercial landlord and tenant work, acquisitions and disposals, secured lending, and general commercial property advice.
- You will work on a variety of residential conveyancing matters both freehold and leasehold.
- To be responsible under supervision for own caseload of work and own fee targets.
- The individual is expected to develop good working relationships with clients and other team members.
- Achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of Department, including contribution, hours and fees
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
- Previous commercial property experience, preferably within the London market place.
- Knowledge of property legislation, including landlord and tenant and relevant case law.
- Previous residential conveyancing experience is required.
- Able 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.
- Able to work within a large team and provide support to several Associates and Partners as appropriate.
- Confident Excel skills.
- Competent IT skills including Outlook, Word, Digital Dictation and time recording systems.
- Ability to draft documentation with attention to detail.
- Understanding of the strategy and vision of the firm.
- Communicate effectively with clients, in writing, over the telephone and in meetings.
- 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