About Us: The Law Firm Group is an expanding and dynamic law firm, committed to providing exceptional legal services to our clients.
With a focus on excellence, integrity and client satisfaction, we have earned a strong reputation.
We are currently seeking a talented and dedicated Commercial Property Lawyer to join our dedicated team.
Office: West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 6NE, or Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0GJ, or Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1BY, or Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9DA.
Responsibilities and duties These are varied, often spanning broad and complex caseloads.
They represent a range of clients, advising on matters such as: • The sale, purchase or lease of land or commercial property; • Development, infrastructure, and planning projects; • Property finance and investment; • The drafting, reviewing and negotiation of contracts and leases; • Private company acquisitions, joint ventures, and disposals.
The successful candidate will act for a wide variety of clients including investors, developers, funders, landlords, and high street businesses.
Commercial properties themselves come in all shapes and sizes and you might find yourself working on cases relating to hotels, high street buildings, restaurants and other properties or premises used for commercial purposes.
In addition to academic and professional qualifications, there are a few skills which will help you to have a long and successful career with us as a Commercial Property Lawyer.
These include: · Excellent client-facing and relationship building skills.
· The ability to communicate complex legal matters in everyday terms.
· Keen business development and networking skills.
· Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
· Flawless commercial awareness.
· The ability to work as part of a team made up of legal and non-legal professionals: Commercial property law overlaps with several other legal practice areas such as conveyancing or private client.
Knowledge of other practice areas and a willingness to take on new challenges in unfamiliar areas can enhance your career prospects significantly.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel are required.
We will provide training our our cloud-based case management system.
This is a permanent full-time role which can be based in one of our offices at West Byfleet, Oxted, Hitchin or Cromer.
The ability to drive to visit clients if required is desirable.
The role attracts a salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum dependant on experience and is subject to a performance related bonus scheme.
We would entertain applications from a qualified solicitor or CILEX and ideally we would like at least 5 years PQE.