Solicitor - Real Estate

Wilkin Chapman Rollits; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm based in York and North Yorkshire is looking for an NQ Solicitor or Solicitor with up to 5 years PQE. The role offers the opportunity to work on exciting commercial and agricultural property cases, contributing to a large real estate team known for its expertise. Applicants should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a commitment to business development, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, ensuring client satisfaction in all dealings.

Qualifications

• You must have up to 5 years PQE as a Solicitor.
• Strong business development focus is essential.
• Experience in agricultural and commercial property is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial freehold sales and purchases.
• Assist in acquisition and sale of farms.
• Support renewable energy project property matters.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Commitment to business development

Ability to work autonomously

Commercial approach to client issues

Excellent organisational skills

Adaptability

Job description

Wilkin Chapman Rollits is growing; with an abundance of quality work across our Real Estate team, we offer interesting and varied work – from the small jobs to the complex and high value - and the ability to develop and progress your career.

We are currently seeking an ambitious NQ Solicitor or Solicitor with up to 5 years PQE to join our esteemed York team. This role offers a unique opportunity to focus on both commercial and agricultural property cases, to engage in diverse and interesting legal matters, and make an impact in collaboration with a team of seasoned professionals. You will be part of a large, firmwide real estate team which has recognised specialist expertise in agricultural law and renewable energy in addition to significant commercial property work.

Your main duties will include:

• Dealing with commercial freehold sales and purchases, finance and remortgage work and ancillary commercial property matters such as easements or telecommunication leases
• Dealing with the acquisition and sale of farms and farmland and ancillary property-based work for agricultural clients.
• Commercial and agricultural landlord and tenant work.
• Working as a team with and supporting other fee earners on renewable energy project property work/larger development /higher value or complex commercial property matters.
• Ensuring matters are professionally and promptly dealt with to the complete satisfaction of the client and full compliance with professional obligations.
• Building client and industry relationships and assisting with business development.

Skills required:

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Commitment to business development and client relationship management.
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• The ability to adopt a commercial as well as a legal approach to client issues.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Adaptability and collaborative working.