Commercial Property Solicitor

Key Duties:

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for:

• The conduct of Property Law matters on behalf of clients.
• Work on a caseload allocated by the Head of the Department or any other Director and in accordance with the detailed procedures and quality standards detailed in the firm’s Office Manual, Procedures and Policies.
• Ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs.
• At all times to exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all the firms and client documentation and information.
• Achieve agreed individual or departmental billing and time recording targets in line with the firm’s business plan.
• Participate in marketing activities, whether on a firm wide or departmental basis, if asked to do so, and be active in promoting the services of the firm and its image and ethos.
• Assisting other colleagues with their workload when needed or providing cover for annual leave or sickness.
• Ensure good working relationships with third parties, external organisations and other bodies.
• To take responsibility for and attend self-development.
• Comply with Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct or any other applicable rules as is required by any other professional body.
• Comply with the requirements of the Lexcel and Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditations and the protocols contained within.

Required qualifications, skills and experience

• Admitted to the Solicitors Roll.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in Property Law.
• To undertake and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Property Department.
• To assist with the successful development of the firm in line with the business plan.
• Good computer and IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• The ability to manage and supervise junior members of staff and delegate accordingly if asked to do so.