Job role: Commercial Property Fee Earner

Department: Commercial Property

Responsible to: Directors

Reporting to: Ian Riley – Director, Solicitor, and Head of Commercial Property

About the role

We have an exciting opening for a fee earner to join our Commercial Property team at our Ashby office. The successful candidate will be expected to have a high degree of self-management and initiative to manage a varied caseload of transactional work. The role is full-time at 35 hours per week, working 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, and has the perk of hybrid working. 

• Dealing with sales and purchases
• Providing advice on complex land law issues
• Handling the full remit of leasehold transactions (including asset management)
• Dealing with development work (options, promotions, conditional contracts)
• Ensuring that all client work is progressed in a timely manner and that the client is kept informed throughout, delivering exceptional customer service.
• Complying with all file and case management quality standards in accordance with the Law Society requirements.
• Assisting the Head of Department with any other relevant duties as and when required, and working together to promote the department as a whole. 
• Building upon the firm's reputation to attract key clients and assist with the firm's marketing initiatives.
• Networking with other professionals and contacts, both individually and as part of a team.
• Diligent and accurate use of the firms Case Management System.
• Undertaking any relevant training as and when required, and to comply with the Law Society CPD requirements.

The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to perform any reasonable tasks commensurate with the role and level of responsibility at the request of the Directors.

Skills, Qualifications and experience:

Interested applicants should be a qualified Solicitor, or Fellow of Cilex with a minimum 2 years PQE.

Interested applicants should also have: 

• Experience of working within a busy commercial property department;
• The ability to handle a varied caseload with minimal supervision;
• A target driven approach;
• Exceptional client care skills;
• A highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise;
• A high level of attention to detail;
• A can do attitude;
• An ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently;
• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written);

OUR BENEFITS

We're a firm who work hard but play hard too! We have lots of benefits and perks to offer anyone joining our team. Here's some of what we offer:

• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas shut down
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday
• Life assurance death in service benefit at 3x salary
• Private GP service
• Annual performance related bonus scheme
• New employee referral incentives
• Company sick pay
• Professional fees paid
• Professional development

Other perks include: hybrid working, employee of the quarter awards, birthday wheel, payday lunches, social events and volunteer time off.

About us

We're a friendly independent law firm based in modern offices on the edge of Ashby-de-la-Zouch with offices also in Derby and Tamworth. We're a thriving business of over 200 years, who like to get stuck in, work hard, and love what we do. Our values are outlined below so you can get an idea about our culture.

Our values

Drive: Have energy and enthusiasm to get the job done;

Innovate: Look to develop and change for the better;

Connect: Connect to customers and colleagues;

Collaborate: Work together for our customers and community;

Excel: Provide excellent customer service

How to apply

Please apply by sending a copy of your CV to our HR & Office Manager, Kristin Clark, at [email protected].

No agents please