An opportunity to join a very well established busy Commercial Department undertaking Commercial Property work for small and medium sized businesses.
To undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Firm. To ensure the successful development of the Firm in line with the business plan.
The client must have trained in or have a working knowledge of residential conveyancing.
Job Description
The role includes but is not limited to the following:
- Buying and selling freehold and leasehold business premises.
- Advising both landlord and tenants on new leases and lease renewals of commercial premises including a working knowledge of renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
- Handling lease management documentation such as licences to assign, sublet and alter.
- General commercial landlord and tenant advice and assistance.
- Advising on acquisition of commercial investment properties.
- Sale and purchase of properties at Auction.
- Acquisition of premises and land for future development.
- Commercial property finance.
- Experience dealing with agricultural property would be beneficial.
- Some experience handling transfers of businesses as a going concern is desirable but not essential.
- Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
- Providing assistance to other fee earners within the office/Firm as required particularly during periods of sick leave or holiday absence.
- To minimise risk in dealing with all work and ensure that all files are managed in accordance with the Firm’s risk and file management procedures.
- To carry out all work in accordance with procedures and systems documented in the Office Manual, and the Firm’s training seminars.
- Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by colleagues.
- Ability to hot-desk if need be.
- Ability to work in a collegiate atmosphere where doors are kept open and assistance is provided to colleagues
The Candidate
To be successful in your application, you will possess the following attributes:
- Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent.
- You will be a Commercial Property Solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years PQE in a similar/relevant role.
- Have knowledge of residential conveyancing.
- Manage own case load with or without support staff
- Utilise the firm’s practice and case management system
- Assist with the marketing of the department
- Train and develop junior staff.
- Strong IT skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent salary and benefits
If you are ready to take the next step in your career with an award-winning, highly regarded firm, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now by sending your CV and a cover letter to Rachael Andrews in our HR Department, randrews@martintolhurst.co.uk.
