We are currently looking to hire into our Reading based Real Estate team and welcome applications from Commercial Property Solicitors with broad ranging property experience. The team acts for investors, developers, banks, occupiers, local authorities and charities and is highly regarded for its work.
If successful you can expect a balance of public and private sector work and your responsibilities might include but not be limited to retail leases and agreements, mixed use site development matters, due diligence and client support in conjunction with more senior fee earners. This role will support prestigious clients on high value deals, in a fast paced and dynamic environment. The successfully appointed candidate will be given an opportunity to work on a variety of matters, both autonomously and as part of the wider team.
We can provide you with an excellent platform to develop both your technical ability and business development skills within a supportive and thriving team.
Whilst you will be part of a large real estate team which spans our other offices (especially Southampton, London, Oxford and Cardiff), you will be working exclusively in the real estate team in our Reading office. You will likely soon develop close client relationships that will endure through your career. Our encouragement of a decent work/life balance and complimentary interests will help you towards a strong long-term profile in this region.
Typical Workload
We are looking for a solicitor to assist with and work alongside all members of our commercial property team. Typical workload will involve:
Supporting and/or taking full responsibility for deals by drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, leases, licences, transfers, deeds, etc.
Undertaking due diligence tasks by reviewing and reporting on title, raising enquiries, reviewing searches
Liaising with clients and lawyers on the other side of transactions
Obtaining quotes for indemnity policies, liaising with insurance brokers and underwriters as appropriate
Undertaking legal research
Attending client or all parties' meetings
Participating in business development events
Skills / Experience Required
Your experience will probably have been acquired at a leading national or regional firm where you have been involved in good quality real estate work (including retail leases and agreements and development matters). A background within property finance and/or property development would be highly desirable.
We expect candidates for the position to have the following personal attributes:
Confident and personable
Strong technical competence
Commercial approach
Relevant sector expertise
Excellent communication skills and able to explain complex matters to clients without a legal background
A team player
Resilient and adaptable
Willingness to get involved and assist with practice and sector development
Ability to establish a rapport with clients both face to face and via telephone or email, in order to ensure impeccable client service
Motivated and ambitious
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