Overview
Associate - Commercial Development & Investment role at Gowling WLG. Our Commercial Development and Investment team is growing and is based in Birmingham. The role has a broad high value, high profile property and investment focus across a range of commercial sectors.
Responsibilities
* Acquisition and disposal of land and substantial real estate investment assets, freehold and leasehold (often by way of conditional contracts and including unregistered land)
* Advising on structuring development transactions and heads of terms
* Pre-lettings and lettings
* Sale and leaseback transactions
* Real estate aspects of financing projects, including Certificates of Title
* Associated property deeds and documents (e.g. agreements for lease/surrender, deeds of variation, etc.)
In addition to drafting and negotiating the above, the role includes title investigation, searches, enquiries, research, analysis, liaising with clients, agents and third parties, reporting on title, indemnity insurance arrangements, project management, Land Registry or other applications (including SDLT) and post-completion formalities. The role will involve marketing and business development activities and working with the team to support client relationships.
About You
* Manage your own caseload to tight deadlines, remain calm under pressure and prioritise workload
* Work collaboratively in a team environment and support colleagues
* Give clear, practical advice with sound judgment and swift, accurate implementation
* Negotiate effectively and deliver commercial solutions for clients
* Communicate appropriately with Gowling WLG team members, clients and other professionals
* Understand title registers, deeds and documents; experience of drafting and negotiating purchase contracts, transfers, leases and related deeds and documents
* Prepare for and participate in marketing and business development events and activities
* Contribute to the firm’s sector group initiatives for industrial and logistics practice
* Prepare for and help deliver external and internal presentations, seminars, and training sessions
* Take ownership of matters and keep colleagues and clients updated on progress
* Demonstrate an appetite for learning and willingness to operate outside your comfort zone
What We Can Offer You
* Opportunity to work for a firm recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK
* Excellent benefits including a hybrid approach to office and remote working
* 25 days annual leave, with option to buy up to a week extra
* Lawyer bonus, private medical insurance with optional family cover
* Generous pension allowance, life assurance, and other wellbeing benefits
* Three-month sabbatical every five years and various family leave schemes
* State-of-the-art offices in Birmingham City Centre with an onsite restaurant
* Training and personal development opportunities
Equal Opportunities
Gowling WLG is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and equal opportunities. We value diversity and aim to fulfil everyone's potential. Offers are conditional on clearance by the SRA, eligibility to work in the UK and DBS clearance.
How to Apply
For more information on the role please contact Sam Price at sam.price@gowlingwlg.com
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