Solicitor - Commercial Property

Geldards LLP; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Geldards LLP as a Solicitor in their Commercial Property team, providing key legal guidance to a diverse client base. The role involves managing caseloads, client advice, and business development in Cardiff. Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days leave, plus additional benefits in a supportive environment focused on your career development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 for service)

A day off on your birthday

Life Assurance (3 times salary)

Pensions Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice Options

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Property law required.
• Ability to prioritize workloads under pressure.
• Proficient in preparing legal documents and advising clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to clients.
• Manage complex cases within the Commercial Property team.
• Prepare and check legal documentation.

Skills

Management of complex caseloads

Communication

High attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor or MCILEX / FCILEX

Tools

Legal documentation

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Geldards LLP is a leading regional law firm with offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London. We are currently looking for a Solicitor to join our Commercial Property team to assist with its varied and quality workload from a diverse client base.

The role will involve assisting the partners and other members of the team in providing legal guidance and advice to existing clients and engage in new business development activities. You will work to support the core Commercial Property team in the provision of a high quality legal service to clients

Department Commercial Property Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Cardiff Workplace type Onsite Reporting To Susanne Bradley

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and/or support as required to the team and clients
• Managing complex caseload within the core Commercial Property team, providing appropriate advice in accordance with professional standards, compliance, and internal quality requirements.
• Process matters, through to completion; using the correct procedures; managing cases effectively and in accordance with the Firm’s standards.
• To deal courteously and promptly with any new instructions arising.
• To prepare and check any relevant legal documentation relating to matters.
• Provide appropriate guidance and advice to clients and process client cases in a timely and cost-effective basis.
• Issuing terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements.
• Obtaining or checking Land Registry documents or title deeds (if land is registered).
• To bill and collect debts by achieving individual financial cost targets.
• To develop and maintain good client relationships and enhance the Firm’s client base by effective liaison with existing and new clients.
• To maximise the Firm’s potential to cross-sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities.
• Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and post.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified Solicitor or MCILEX / FCILEX with relevant experience in the field.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise workloads and work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate confidently with both clients and all department levels across the Firm.
• Must be computer literate.
• High attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Must be able to work as part of a team as well as using own initiative.
• Ability to provide support and guidance to junior members of the team, with the assistance of senior members.
• Project a professional image at all times.
  
  

In return

In return you will have the opportunity to develop your career within our award winning Commercial Property team based in our Cardiff office and will be paid a competitive salary (dependent on experience) as well as qualifying for other benefits such as a day of for your birthday and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

At Geldards we care about the continuing development of our colleagues, and you will have the opportunity to participate in in house training as well as other courses to further develop your skills and expertise. We adopt an open and friendly culture and have a dedicated Wellbeing team within the Firm who also run regular events and discussion groups.

• 35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days for additional years of service)
• A day off on your birthday each year (or closest working day)
• Life Assurance (x3 times salary)
• Pensions Scheme (Legal and General)
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Telephone Line
• Salary Sacrifice Options (Including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)
• Staff Legal Services Discounts
• Discounts at NCP parking sites
• Working in a team that is consistently reviewing the best ways to develop and train and help you to achieve your goals
  
  

If you would like to have a confidential discussion with regards to your career and your next move, or have any questions please feel free to contact [e-mail].

We are committed to ensuring that the organisation removes any unnecessary barriers to the employment of any individual. We recognise that when you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity having some form of reasonable adjustment, whether physical or extra time for written tasks for example can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. If you are subsequently invited for an interview, are there any adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to make it better or more accessible to you? If so, please feel free to let us know!

About Geldards

Established over 100 years ago in Wales, we are a strong and successful full-service national law firm.

From our offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London, our team of over 320 talented individuals support a broad range of clients throughout the UK, Europe and Internationally.

At our core, we are an open and friendly business with an unshakeable integrity. Our strength lies in our ability to nurture technically gifted, committed and responsible individuals. We aim to develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships with all our clients.

We deliver quality legal advice and seek to continuously improve our service by setting aspirational goals that underpin our everyday work. More effective working practices, including the use of innovative technology, and rigorous environmental targets are just some of the ways that we will continue to deliver an excellent service to both longstanding and new clients alike.

We offer high quality and practical legal advice to a broad range of private and public sector organisations including, local authorities, public bodies, charities, and government agencies as well as private individuals and families.

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