Corporate and Commercial Solicitor
Chippenham
Permanent
Part-time or Full-time
Salary Dependent on experience
We are currently recruiting for an experienced solicitor with 3 years+ PQE to cover the usual range of corporate and commercial work.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
* Taking instructions from clients and advising clients
* Communicating with clients in person, on the telephone and by letter.
* Drafting documents, dealing with routine correspondence and telephone attendances.
* Communicating with third parties on behalf of the clients.
* Complying with the office procedures manual.
* Preparing accounts and accounting to clients from time to time
* Using the computer to open files, input time and generally work within Partners for Windows and other computer programmes as necessary.
* Completing all administrative forms as shall be required from time to time.
* Ensuring that files are billed regularly and compliant with Lexcel.
* Furthering the interests of the firm outside the office with third parties.
* Assisting colleagues and support staff and helping with work in their absence.
Skill Requirements
* Knowledge of relevant law.
* At least 3 years+ PQE
* Must have corporate and commercial experience
* Ability to communicate with all types of clients and to provide assistance and understandable advice to those clients.
* Drafting skills and ability to negotiate.
* On very rare occasions advocacy skills may be required.
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