Commercial Property Solicitor

Clear IT Recruitment; Skipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor for their Skipton offices. The role requires managing a caseload of commercial property matters, ensuring client satisfaction, and adhering to legal standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and proficiency in relevant software. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage own caseload of commercial property matters.
• Experience in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of commercial property transactions.
• Ensure compliance with legal and professional standards.
• Build a positive relationship with external organizations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational ability

Strong IT proficiency

Teamwork

Tools

Proclaim

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join my client\'s growing team based in their Skipton offices.

The Role

As a Commercial Property Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload of commercial property matters from instruction to legal completion, in addition to building and maintaining excellent client relationships and working effectively as part of a team.

Main Accountabilities

• Management of all aspects of commercial property (including agricultural property, commercial sales and purchases, commercial landlord and tenant including new leases, non-contentious lease renewals, licenses and other documents ancillary to commercial leases, option agreements and conditional sale and purchase agreements, commercial property finance, sale and lease back, overage agreements, deeds of grant).
• Working to agreed levels of billing, time recording, aged debt, and other agreed key performance indicators.
• Progression of all client work in a timely and accurate manner, keeping the client regularly informed on progress and on costs.
• Maintenance of the confidentiality and security of all documentation and information of the practice and clients, including the use of our case management system.
• Responsibility for credit control on own matters, with the guidance and support from the Credit Control/Accounts team.
• Compliance with the Solicitors\' Accounts Rules and the Solicitors\' Code of Conduct and Conveyancing Quality Standard.
• Positive relationship management with external organisations both individually, and as part of the firm\'s marketing and business development strategy, to create a strong client base and generate referrals.
• Responsibility for personal performance and development, including preparation for/contribution at performance review meetings, and carrying out regular training to keep abreast of changes and developments in the law and to maintain professional competence.
• Supervision of the legal assistant through regular interaction and review meetings to discuss performance, development, and wellbeing.
• Participation at Departmental Meetings - ensuring key matters of concern are raised for discussion, and that input to the meetings is positive and constructive.
• Contribution to a positive working ethos through the delivery of our Colleague Charters.

Skills & Experience

• Verbal communication: The ability to listen to clients and colleagues and respond in an approachable, respectful, and professional manner.
• Written communication: The ability to communicate clearly, concisely and with accurate grammar and punctuation, in a tone which upholds the professional image and brand.
• Organisational ability: The ability to own and prioritise tasks and to use your time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Strong IT proficiency: Including use of Microsoft Office applications and our case management system, Proclaim.
• Teamwork: The ability to treat colleagues with respect, and to be supportive and positive in the workplace to contribute to a friendly working atmosphere.

How to apply

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.