Victor Chase Legal Recruitment are pleased to offer the opportunity for a Solicitor to join this reputable Commercial Real Estate team based in St Albans. This position would suit a Solicitor of 3-5 years PQE.
You will:
- Work closely with a Partner, the successful candidate will be required to provide legal advice, solutions and progress the Sale, Purchase and Lease matters of Commercial Real Estate.
- Work to develop a caseload of small transactions where work is completed largely autonomously, the candidate will also support the Partner with working on larger, more complex matters.
*Experience in the area of leasehold enfranchisement would be an advantage*
*This role requires working to tight deadlines to meet completion and other fixed deadlines*
Skill Specifications/Responsibilities:
- Qualified Solicitor skilled in this area of legal expertise, 3-5 years PQE
- Excellent Organisational skills – robust time management & prioritisations skills as well as having a proactive approach to following-up on requests and matters.
- Has the ability to work effectively with clients of different backgrounds, ages and with different requirements
- Calm under pressure
- Commitment to increasing individual professional credibility with an interest in seeking new business for the Firm
- Drafting is a key part of the role, such as sale contracts, transfers, overage and options, licences, notices and agreements for leases and complex completion statements including the relevant calculations accurately
- There is some scope to train in and work on leasehold reform work should you wish including enfranchisement and lease extensions if the successful candidate has the relevant aptitude and interest
- Keeping sufficient electronic files and maintaining an accurate & full live chargeable time record is a fundamental part of the role
- Ensure legal knowledge is kept up-to-date and commit to continual self-development
