Newly Qualified Solicitor

Optima Site Solutions Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Cambridge is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor with 1-3 years of experience. The role involves due diligence on property titles, drafting commercial contracts, and providing strategic legal advice. Ideal candidates will have experience in Real Estate and preferably be dual qualified in English and Scottish law. The position offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Full holiday allowance with bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• At least 1-3 years post qualification experience.
• Experience in the Real Estate sector is essential.
• Ideally dual qualified in English and Scottish Law.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out due diligence on property titles and related documents.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts.
• Providing legal guidance to internal teams.

Skills

Experience in the Real Estate sector

Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

Legal guidance and advice

Education

Post qualification experience (1-3 years)

Dual qualified in English and Scottish Law

Job description

Newly Qualified Solicitor required for our client, a leader in Renewable Energy. They require someone with 1-3 years post qualification experience to join them in this exciting time for the business.

Ideally the newly qualified solicitor will be dual qualified in English and Scottish law and have a property law bias, however this is advantageous and not a necessity.

Newly Qualified Solicitor Remuneration

• 40,000 - 50,000 DOE
• Full holiday allowance with bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working
• Full package discussed at interview stage

Newly Qualified Solicitor Responsibilities

• Carrying out due diligence on property titles and related documents
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and agreements
• Providing legal guidance and strategic advice to internal teams across the organisation
• Managing communication and collaboration with external legal and business partners
• Supporting and coordinating with in-house legal professionals and advisers
• Developing standardised legal templates and overseeing their correct use by wider teams
• Providing day-to-day legal support to colleagues and associated businesses

Newly Qualified Solicitor Requirements

• Experience in the Real Estate sector
• Ideally dual qualified in English and Scottish Law (advantageous)
• At least 1-3 years post qualification experience