Real Estate Solicitor

Job Title: Real Estate Solicitor
Location: Bradford (2 days per week in the office)
Salary/Rate: Market rates
Start Date: 24/02/2025
Job Type: Contract


Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading telecommunications clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Real Estate Solicitor to join their team for a three-month contract.


Job Responsibilities/Objectives
As part of the continued growth of our Legal Operations Team, as we go through an exciting period of expansion and change, we are looking for a qualified PQE Solicitor to join our Real Estate team
In this role, you will be responsible for running your own portfolio of real estate matters using a case management system and have access to some of the latest technology to help you in day to day activities, whilst being supported by a Team Manager and Senior Manager to ensure you continue to grow and progress in your legal career.

1. Dealing with lease renewals, licences to alter, assignments, and other ad hoc real estate matters and key projects
2. Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents and agreements with precision and attention to detail
3. Conducting due diligence checks and preparing comprehensive reports in line with the our client's Real Estate Manual
4. Attending meetings with key stakeholders and third parties
5. Supporting junior colleagues by way of providing feedback and training
6. Staying abreast of industry developments, legal updates, and best practices
7. Building and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and communication
8. Participating in business development efforts, including client presentations, marketing and networking opportunities

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

1. Qualified Solicitor
2. Excellent relationship-building skills, gaining client trust and understanding their objectives
3. Strong influencing and persuasive abilities, capable of engaging and convincing individuals at all levels
4. A willingness and aptitude to rapidly grasp and adapt to new legal issues, demonstrating confidence and agility
5. Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the willingness and ability to support other team members at various stages of their career.
6. High levels of attention to detail, prioritisation and accuracy, through effective self-review, and critically challenging data inputs and explanations.
7. Strong problem-solving, analytical skills and insatiable curiosity, to get to the bottom of complex issues involving interacting processes and systems.
8. Ability to identify process improvement and automation opportunities whilst ensuring effective resource utilisation.
9. Act 54/electronic communications code + lease contract management experience.

Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

1. Previous experience within the telecommunications, utilities or energy background

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.


Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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