We are looking for a fee earner to join our private client/life planning department.
We are looking for someone like-minded, to be an integral part of our niche commercial property team, advising on all types of commercial property matters. The job involves:
- The provision of legal advice and assistance to clients;
- Developing your own client base whilst supporting the team to develop a strong regional presence, carrying out marketing, networking and other business development activities
- Manage cases at a level of complexity appropriate to your level and experience and giving guidance to others in the team as appropriate;
- As a fee earning role, it includes handling commercial property transactions from the initial client contact through to completion, for example:
- Sales and purchases of commercial freehold and leasehold premises
- Acquisition and development of residential and commercial sites
- Commercial leases and all associated work
- Buying and selling small to medium businesses, pubs, restaurants and other licensed premises
- Licensing
- Securing lending and finance
- Pension transactions
- Auction transactions
- Always providing outstanding client care and advising clients with integrity;
- Managing all cases and files to a high standard and in accordance with SRA requirements, the Law Society, and Guest Walker procedures.
You will
- Develop existing expertise, experience and skills with training, direction and appropriate supervision;
- Demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills and the initiative to work independently but also as part of a team;
- Communicate and engage at all levels both internally and externally with clients and professional advisors;
- Negotiate with and influence others;
- Be flexible, adaptable and have a positive attitude to work;
- Identify priorities within a complex and demanding workload and sustain consistent quality performance when under pressure;
- Analyse and apply problem-solving skills;
- Be confident in your own abilities and self-motivated;
- Be friendly and approachable;
- Have a genuine commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
- Undertake legal research and stays abreast of changes in the law and practice
- Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure compliance with any compulsory professional education requirements
Key qualifications and skills
- Post qualification experience essential – ideally 5-10 years PQE;
- Experience of working with small and medium-sized businesses, property developers, the hospitality sector, and private individuals;
- Experience of working in a commercial property department doing a variety of work
- Commercial awareness and understanding of the regional commercial property market, its challenges and opportunities;
- Experience of undertaking marketing and business development activity;
- Experience of document drafting and research;
- Experience of building relationships with external stakeholders;
We offer
- A tax-free bonus scheme
- Organised social and team events
- Genuine career prospects for the right candidate.
- Opportunity to work in a great location in central York
If you think this opportunity fits your career aspirations, please contact our Head of People & Operations, Rachel Spawton at rachel.spawton@guestwalker.co.uk with your CV and covering letter.
Guest Walker is a leading and established firm of solicitors based in York specialising in commercial, residential property law and life planning.
