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Lawyer – Commercial Property

Newcastle under Lyme

Full-time, permanent opportunity

We are looking for a proficient individual to join Talbots as Commercial Property Lawyer. To be successful, you will have a minimum of 2 years qualified experience.

As Lawyer within Commercial Property, you will be expected to build and manage a caseload, advising clients on a full range of commercial property matters including, freehold/leasehold acquisitions and sales, new leases and lease renewals and re-mortgages.

Who Are Talbots Law?

Talbots Law is proud to be an Employee-Owned Company and a member of the EOA. We were the first Employee-Owned Law Firm in the West Midlands.

Talbots is a Values led Company with a shared vision of “Working every day to be the best” for our people, our clients, and for our communities.

We are passionate about people being the best that they can be. We do this by providing a comprehensive package of high-quality Company benefits and rewards.

The Company is committed to the Real Living Wage Foundation and we also hold the Disability Confident accreditation.

• Competitive salaries with annual review.
• Annual tax-free* profit-share.
• 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.
• Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees).
• Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary).
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Perkbox employee rewards & benefits platform.
• Medicash Health Cash Plan.
• Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.
• Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees).
• Salary Sacrifice schemes.
• Established Company progression framework.
• Career progression plans (including financial / mentoring support towards professional qualifications where desired).
• Flexible and hybrid working available for experienced/qualified roles.
• Social events programme with larger event invitations extended to partners & families.
• Company gifts for celebrations and special life events.
• Commitment to charitable initiatives (currently main corporate sponsor of Acorns Children’s Hospice).

What the job involves;

• Assisting, conducting and managing various Commercial Property transactions including leases, sales, purchases and re-mortgages with registered, unregistered, leasehold and freehold commercial properties.
• Drafting reviewing, amending and issuing legal documentation including various transaction reports to clients and professional lenders.
• Developing a good working knowledge of the case management system whilst working efficiently, effectively and professionally.
• Supporting colleagues within the department as well as liaising with existing and new clients.

What you need:

• To be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive in Commercial Property, with 2 years post qualified work experience.
• Competent of working independently within in a fast paced environment.
• Have an excellent knowledge of relevant law and practice, including a proven track-record of the Commercial Property transaction process.
• Be detail-driven, have excellent communication skills and be a motivated & organised team-player.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations for this position?
• What is your current notice period?
• Please provide your full home address.
• Are you looking for Full time or Part Time positions?
• What working hours would this be?
• Do you require any hybrid working structure? If yes, please detail.
• How long would the commute take you to this office?
• What is your interview availability for this application?
• Do you have any planned holidays in the next 12 months, or other commitment we should be aware of?
• Which computer programmes / software are you familiar with?

Work Location: In person