Solicitor/Legal Adviser - Residential Property

Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Eastbourne is seeking a highly accomplished Conveyancing Solicitor with 8+ years PQE. This role involves managing residential property matters and providing exceptional client service. The firm promotes agile working and values diversity and inclusivity, creating a supportive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE with enthusiasm to take on a real career opportunity.
• Experience in a wide range of complex Residential Property work.
• Ability to manage workload, delegate appropriately, and seek input when needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of residential property work, including large and complex matters.
• Produce written advice to clients and necessary legal documents.
• Work with marketing strategies to attract new clients.

Skills

Residential Property Experience

Client-focused Approach

Business Development Experience

Workload Management

Job description

Overview

We have an amazing opportunity for a highly accomplished Conveyancing Solicitor or Legal Adviser to join our Eastbourne team. You will be based at our brand new modern hub in central Eastbourne, working with a fantastic team of experienced legal professionals. We are looking for someone with ambition and drive to join our team. You are likely to have around 8+ years PQE and enthusiasm to take on a real career opportunity. You will have proven experience of working on a range of complex matters, providing exceptional service to your clients.

Click to find out more about our property team and the work that we do.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of residential property work, including large and complex matters
• Engage with prospective legal clients, produce matter estimates and pre-instruction documentation
• Produce written advice to clients and the required legal documents to progress and conclude their matter
• Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner at all times
• Work with marketing strategies to attract new clients and develop relationships with current clients
• Assist and supervise more junior fee earners/paralegals, delegating appropriate work to paralegals
• Manage workload effectively, knowing when to delegate and when to request additional input to provide the best client service
• Understand clients as business partners and recognise what is key for them
• Demonstrate proven business development experience with the ability to build strong professional relationships

About you / Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE with enthusiasm to take on a real career opportunity
• Experience in a wide range of complex Residential Property work
• Ability to manage workload, delegate appropriately, and seek input when needed
• Strong client-focused approach and understanding of clients as business partners
• Proven business development experience with the ability to build relationships

How we work and our values

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We have offices in hubs in Crawley, East Grinstead, Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Seaford, Peacehaven, Storrington and Chichester. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to diversity, inclusivity and fair treatment for all. We oppose all forms of discrimination and promote equality of opportunity in everything we do. We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with a disability—please let us know about any specific needs and requirements you have.