We are Thrings; a successful full-service law firm with sector expertise in Agriculture, Banking & Finance, Development of Land, Private Client and Business Growth across a number of practice areas, managing high quality work. We are proud to be ranked in many areas by the Legal and Chambers, due to our client-centric approach.
Our welcoming and inclusive culture provides an attractive place to work, including the valuable benefit of hybrid working.
About the role
As part of the firm’s continued growth in the development of land sector, the Real Estate team is looking to recruit an Associate or Senior Associate, ideally with experience or otherwise with a keen interest in development of land.
We can offer a broad range of specialisms and an opportunity to join an established development practice and be part of its continued growth. This involves carrying out development work for existing house builder, landowner, registered provider, developer clients and some landowners on primarily residential development schemes, as well as working closely with the development team to grow the practice.
You’ll benefit from and work closely with supportive lawyers within the firm such as in private property, corporate commercial and the specialist construction, property litigation and planning teams.
The team has a strong work ethic and optimistic outlook and actively looks to develop the business at all levels to continue its strong organic growth. Individuals are given trust and autonomy to make an impact and the support and encouragement to progress.
Day to day, you will have a varied caseload, including:
1. Maintaining first class service to clients through technical ability, strong relationships and effective handling of client files, under supervision as appropriate
2. Providing high quality commercial advice to clients in accordance with technical area of specialism
3. Building strong working relationships with the direct team, the wider team and office teams
4. Supporting, supervising and managing more junior members of the team whilst being able to work to support the Partners and Legal Directors
5. Providing proactive and constructive input into the team’s strategy and taking the initiative when necessary
6. Participating in business development activities and sector initiatives to assist in obtaining new clients
7. Being responsible for achieving all forms of continuous professional development.
Whilst this role is based in our Bristol office, there will be the opportunity for you to work with other fee earners based at our other offices.
About you
We’re extremely proud of the relationship we’ve built with our clients and referrers, being recognised as their trusted legal partner. It’s important to us that you have the right blend of skills to service their needs and develop new relationships:
8. An experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, ideally holding 3+PQE within commercial property
9. Holds a keen interest in ‘development of land’ work, ideally with some relevant experience in this area
10. A team player, who enjoys supporting more junior colleagues, providing supervision when required
11. Strong relationship management skills, and client focused, with the ability to build new relationships to support the growth of the practice and firm.
What’s on offer
By joining Thrings you’ll become part of a supportive, inclusive firm offering a relaxed and trusting environment allowing balance between being in the office and working from home. We also offer a great working environment and plenty of social/networking events to get involved with!
In return for your hard work, you can expect to receive a variety of flexible benefits which can be tailored to your personal and family needs including Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Health cash plan and much more.
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you have the experience to join our team, we’d love to hear from you.