Overview
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Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm with a heritage spanning 160 years. We have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks, advising businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.
The department
We have one of the best regarded and largest dedicated real estate divisions within the country, numbering over 200 specialists across seven offices. Our property lawyers are experienced in development and investment, planning, secured lending and landlord and tenant matters, and we advise high value, high profile transactions and clients.
Our lawyers come from diverse backgrounds and the depth and range of expertise enable the team to work together on major and complex transactions, with support and opportunity across the Real Estate spectrum. The Ipswich team comprises around 25 colleagues with a range of skills and experience, structured to allow exposure to all areas and collaboration with partners and legal directors.
Accountabilities
We are looking for a Solicitor at NQ - 3 NQE who has gained within a strong regional, national or City firm with experience in some or all of the following:
* Commercial landlord and tenant work
* Investment and asset management
* General commercial property development
* Experience of acting for banks and/or borrowers in secured lending matters
* Knowledge of providing property support as part of corporate transactions
The candidate
The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of the law yet be able to think commercially and analytically to provide accurate and practical advice to company clients and high net worth individuals. They will demonstrate a keen interest in embracing emerging technological advancements. An interest in and aptitude for business development is also welcomed.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious commercial real estate lawyer to join a successful team in a growing firm with an enviable reputation and excellent career prospects.
Employee benefits
At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize growth opportunities. We offer a flexible and inclusive work environment, including the following core benefits:
* Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
* Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
* Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
* Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
* Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
* Paid CSR Day
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Subsidised gym membership
* Electric car scheme
* Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
* Dress for your Day Policy
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries
* Law Practice
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