Associate Solicitor (Commercial Property)

Associate Solicitor (Commercial Property)

Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire

Salary: Very Competitive + Excellent Benefits

The Client:

Our client is a leading legal firm committed to providing genuine and dependable advice, with a focus on delivering personalised service.

The Role:

As an Associate Solicitor, you will play a pivotal role in managing high-value development cases, supporting fellow fee earners, optimising firm operations, and actively cultivating income streams to expand the department.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head of Department in managing departmental operations.
• Drafting and sending letters and managing billing processes.
• Creating precedents, template documents, and streamlining department processes.
• Regularly producing articles on residential property issues for the firm's website.
• Ensure compliance with quality and professional standards.
• Proactively develop potential income streams for the department.
• Promoting the firm and its services through marketing initiatives.
• Conducting research on emerging legal areas and procedures to stay informed on key issues.
• Fulfil Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
• Handling general administrative tasks for individual file management.
• Visiting clients and gathering instructions.

Requirements:

• Previously worked as a Property Solicitor, Associate Solicitor or in a similar role.
• 5+ years post-qualification experience, specifically with local and / or regional developer clients.
• Proven business development experience, including networking and targeted marketing.
• Expertise in residential and high-value property matters.
• Familiarity with S106, S38, S278 Agreements, development finance, and plot sale setups.
• Proficiency in commercial property matters, including leases and licenses.
• Ability to manage own caseload and supervise junior fee earners.
• In-depth knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct and Accounts Rules.
• Excellent administration, typing, interviewing, and communication skills.
• Skilled in staff supervision, client interaction and bill preparation.

Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal firm's success.

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