Commercial Property Solicitor

THE ROLE: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SOLICITORPQE : 4 YRS PQELOCATION: LUTONREF: NO: L4L1072Our leading L500 regional multi-services law firm based in Luton, offering legal advice across both commercial and private client sectors are currently seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor with Development, Plot Sales and Landlord & Tenant experience due to expansion. The role is based in their Luton office and the successful applicant may be required to support their office in Berkhamsted on occasion. If you are hardworking with strong client care skills, have the ability to develop strong client relationships and able to work independently and within a team, then this might be the right opportunity for you.RESPONSIBILITIES:As a member of the fee earning team responsibilities will include:• Development of a client portfolio by utilising good marketing skills, social media and networking opportunities, including internal cross referrals• Dealing with a broad range of client work in respect of landlord and tenant arrangements including, commercial property sales, purchases, leases, lease extension, providing advice in writing, over the phone or during meetings, maintaining accurate records and meeting notes, and collaborating with colleagues in cross-function matters.• Ensuring all appropriate searches are undertaken and submissions to The Land Registry• Dealing with new enquiries and building on established contacts• Adherence to compliance policies and procedures• Management of client expectations• Management of risk• Case and file management• Supporting in the development of other team members• Participation in CPD• Support in marketing initiatives including participation in the delivery of webinars and podcasts• Representing the firm at local networking events• Support in the wider Firm business development initiatives• Participation in charity eventsTHE CANDIDATE• Ideally at least 4 years PQE experience of working in a Commercial Property team, although consideration will be given to individuals with less PQE but substantial experience as a paralegal working in Commercial Property and a desire to learn about development work and plot sales.• Experience of:o Business tenancy arrangements and renewalso Commercial landlord/tenant worko Party Wall Act negotiationso Purchase of commercial properties for conversion to residential dwellingso Land acquisition for commercial property developmentso Rezoning• Personal pride in the quality of their work which should be to a high standard• Knowledge of the requirements of Lexcel• Strong communication skills both in writing and orally with a wide range of people• IT literate (including the use of case management systems, MS Word, Outlook and Excel)• Self-motivated and able to perform to targets• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels• Efficiency, reliability and flexibility• Excellent file management skills with good time management skillsTHE BENEFITS• Excellent office facilities in the heart of Luton and Berkhamsted.• Regular feedback and development opportunities• Regular contact with Partners• Support for CPD• Competitive £salary• Staff introduction bonus• 25 days holiday• Auto enrolment pension scheme• Enhanced sick pay• Free eye tests• Paid Flu vaccinations• Discounted legal advice across all Departments• Opportunities to participate in company sponsored charitable eventsOur clients pride themselves on employing people who are approachable and if you have any questions, you won’t be short of people to ask.DETAILS• Luton based• Full Time - 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday• Department - Commercial Property• Reporting to - Partner, Commercial Property• Salary - Dependent on experience*Legals 4 Lawyers will try and respond to all applications for the role within 72 hours. However, we experience high volumes of applications and if you have not heard from us within this period of time, unfortunately your application will not have been successful. Thank you and good luck.*Please also check your spam folder as sometimes our emails end up there.