Real Estate NQ Solicitor

Simpson Judge; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Legal 500 firm is seeking a newly qualified Solicitor in Real Estate to manage various property transactions, including agricultural properties. This role offers flexible working arrangements, excellent career progression opportunities, and high-quality work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Bonus structure

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and birthday off

Supportive environment for professional growth

Qualifications

• Ability to manage your own caseload of conveyancing transactions.
• Prior experience with agricultural property is preferred.
• Strong academic background.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload of Residential & Commercial property transactions.
• Draft and review rural property contracts.
• Liaise with clients, ensuring transactions progress efficiently.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Proficient IT skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Job title: NQ Solicitor
Department: Real Estate
Salary: Circa 30K - 43K DOE
Hours: Full time
Location: Newport, Hybrid/remote

OVERVIEW

A highly ranked Legal 500 firm is looking for newly qualified Real Estate Solicitor to assist the partner in complex, high quality files, predominantly consisting of agricultural property.
You will have the flexibility you need to accommodate life outside of the, most of the staff go in once a week to touch base, but you are welcome to go in more if this is what you prefer. As long as you have a high standard of client care and attend to client's needs, they understand that we don't always need to be present in the office.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage your own varied and caseload of Residential & Commercial property transactions. This will include, but is not limited to, sales, purchases, transfers of equity, and landlord and tenant matters.
With full training provided, you will have the chance to support partners on high-quality conveyancing and agricultural property transactions, including the sale and purchase of farms, estates, and rural land. This offers excellent exposure to complex, high-calibre work and a diverse client base, providing fantastic career progression and learning opportunities.
Alongside working on high-quality files, you will have the chance to mentor and train paralegals or trainee solicitors, developing your leadership skills.
With support from the Partner and the wider team, you will also draft and review a range of rural property contracts, including farm business tenancy agreements, grazing licences, and more.
Your role will involve liaising with a wide range of clients, including farmers, landowners, agents, surveyors, and local authorities, ensuring transactions progress efficiently and deadlines are met.
Undertake due diligence, thoroughly reviewing Land Registry titles, rights of way, easements, and environmental restrictions, to ensure smooth and compliant transactions.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Qualified Solicitor or equivalent within residential and/or Commercial Property.
Ability to manage your own caseload of conveyancing transactions.
Ideally you will have prior experience working with agricultural property or you will possess a strong interest in developing your skills in this niche.
Strong academics, proficient IT skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.

BENEFITS
Flexible working arrangements - work from home and flexible hours. No set days required in the office, but you must be happy to attend for client and team meetings. Discuss an arrangement that works for both you and the firm.
Bonus structure
25 days + plus bank holiday + birthday off
A supportive environment for professional growth and development with high quality work.
Please submit your CV for further details on the firm, the vacancy, and the benefits on offer.

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Job Reference: CWS439