Commercial Property Solicitor Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide marketing support e.g. writing copy and reports, updating literature and seeking out networking opportunities;
- Responsible for running own caseload and ensuring deadlines are met;
- Robust matter management and financial hygiene;
- Undertake legal research both as requested and on own initiative;
- Acquisitions and disposals;
- Leases;
- To draft and negotiate sales contracts, transfers, leases and to deal with due diligence and prepare Reports on Title and Certificates of Title;
- Acting for clients ranging from SMEs through to household names;
- Developing and winning new business;
- Managing an agreed caseload of clients in conjunction with the Department Manager;
- Maintaining the highest professional standards in accordance with the firm’s objectives and complying with the firm’s quality standards;
- Attending networking events and contributing to development of the department;
- Supervise junior staff, particularly trainees, from time to time;
- Processing clients’ cases on a timely and cost-effective basis;
- Handling a varied caseload of commercial property matters.
Requirements:
- Excellent negotiating and presentation skills as well as good drafting skills are also essential;
- Previous experience supervising junior Lawyers is ideally required, including providing supervision, guidance and direction to more junior fee-earners;
- Solid technical skills;
- Further experience in construction and real estate development would be desirable but not essential;
- Excellent communication and client care skills;
- The successful candidate will be an experienced Real Estate Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE;
- Act as point of contact when the Managing Partner is away;
- Experience in handling own commercial property caseload;
- Up to two years’ PQE;
- Business Development skills;
- Any following would be a distinct advantage, however, this is not necessarily essential;
- Excellent communication skills;
- This role is suitable for a Senior Solicitor who is used to handling their own caseload and working independently;
- Being able to demonstrate experience of successful business development is essential as is the motivation and strategy to continue this in a new role;
- Excellent client-facing and professional demeanour.