Commercial Property Solicitor

Reed; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Work from different locations

Professional development and training

Involvement in strategic direction

Job summary

Reed is recruiting an Associate Solicitor to join its Commercial Property team in Newport, with flexibility to work from other offices. The role focuses on conveyancing, client care, and contributing to the firm's growth and reputation.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years' Commercial Property experience, strong IT and communication skills, and the ability to manage files independently while working within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Solicitors Roll with 4+ years in Commercial Property.
• Strong conveyancing knowledge, Sale and Purchase.
• Ability to manage files without supervision.
• Excellent IT skills with Windows-based systems and case management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage all client work allocated with high standards of client care and confidentiality.
• Keep clients informed on progress and costs with clear communications.
• Achieve agreed billing and time recording targets.
• Comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
• Maintain good working relationships with external institutions.
• Supervise, support, and develop junior staff; participate in in-house training.
• Actively promote the firm’s services and ethos through marketing activities.
• Handle tasks ranging from taking instructions, drafting legal documents, liaising with parties, conducting searches, and managing conveyancing transactions.

Skills

Conveyancing expertise

Independent file management

Client communication

Strategic thinking

Influencing skills

Time management

IT skills

Education

Solicitor (Solicitors Roll) or equivalent

Tools

Case Management Systems

Document Management Systems

Job description

Associate Solicitor - Commercial Property

• Annual Salary: DOE
• Location: Newport (with flexibility to work from other offices)
• Job Type: Full-time

Our client is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join their Commercial Property Department. This role is crucial for contributing to the department's expertise and supporting the growth and reputation of the firm. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a high degree of self-management and initiative.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage all client work allocated, ensuring high standards of client care and confidentiality.
• Keep clients regularly informed on progress and costs, maintaining clear and precise communications.
• Achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording
• Comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
• Maintain good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
• Supervise, support, and develop immediate support staff and participate in in-house training as required.
• Actively promote the services of the firm and its image and ethos through participation in marketing activities.
• Handle tasks ranging from taking instructions, drafting legal documents, liaising with parties, conducting searches, and managing financial transactions related to property conveyancing.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Admission to the Solicitors Roll with a minimum of four years' experience in Commercial Property (pre or post qualification).
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing work, particularly in Sale and Purchase, and the ability to manage these files without supervision.
• Excellent IT skills with experience using a range of Windows-based systems and preferably Case Management and Document Management systems.
• Strong administrative, communicative, and time management skills.
• Ability to think strategically, prioritise, make decisions, and balance competing needs and interests.
• Strong influencing, persuasion skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements with the possibility to work from different locations.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Active involvement in the strategic direction and promotion of the firm.