Commercial Property Solicitor / Associate

Commercial Property Solicitor / Associate 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Real Estate Associate (circa 2 PQE) to join our market leading team. The role will include a wide range of commercial and Real Estate transactional work including Landlord and Tenant matters, commercial leases, investment and disposal transactions, including portfolio transactions.

The role will suit someone who has excellent people skills who is looking to develop their career within a friendly collegiate team that is widely recognised for its expertise in this area.  Whether working with an investor, developer, or occupier you will be part of a team that team which is responsive, focused and will get things moving.

As a well-respected team of specialists, they offer the strength and depth that comes from having one of the largest real estate teams in the UK as well as a highly-regarded team across our other global locations. Within the team, they have the full range of expertise needed to advise throughout the entire property asset life-cycle from planning, investment and management advice to sale, redevelopment or onward sale and leaseback.  They advise on every aspect of commercial property, at all levels of the team.

Role and Responsibilities (this is a broad but not exhaustive list)

• Deliver highly efficient, professional and creative service to the existing clients of the department
• Deliver advice of the highest technical competence, including in relation to complex portfolio sales and purchases and development
• Ensure the retention of clients allocated to him/her and further enhancement of our relationship with them
• Proactively seek to work with other Group members in the marketing of the firm’s services and the expansion of the Real Estate’s business of the firm
• Assist when requested with the cover of the cases of other Group fee earners during holidays or their absences abroad on business
• Contribute to the smooth administration of the firm’s Real Estate Group’s business
• Demonstrate a background in landlord and tenant work, corporate support and investment acquisitions and disposals

Person Specification

• Be confident to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills
• Have the ability to win the confidence of clients and members of the Real Estate team
• Have effective, sound decision making and excellent organisational skills
• Be organised and capable of running a significant number of files and work matters simultaneously
• Have the ability to develop effective working relations at all level
• Have technical expertise, of both commercial and mixed use real estate including in research of difficult matters
• Be confident in both verbal and written communication with a diverse range of clients
• Have a flexible approach and willing to go the extra mile
• Have financial acumen and a strong commercial approach to legal practice
• Have the ability to sell the services of the Real Estate Group
• Have a genuine interest in our clients’ affairs/businesses

Competencies required

• Delivery Focused
• Technical Ability
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration

Origin Legal is handling a number of Property Solicitor vacancies throughout the South of England. If you are a Solicitor looking to consider your options then please do get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Origin Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.