Due to recognition of the continued opportunities for growth, a vacancy has arisen to join one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon in the Commercial Property Team.
An opening is available for a lawyer already established or interested in growing the firms presence for business services and specifically commercial property in the South West.. You will be working within an exciting team of 11 lawyers who have been earmarked as ‘one to watch’ in the most recent Legal 500 rankings.
The Commercial Property Team at Coodes are experienced and well respected and many clients have long standing relationships with the firm and require assistance with their growing requirements and needs.
The role itself will be supported by an experienced administration team alongside the wider Commercial Property and Business Services Lawyers.
What you will do:
* Build relationships with our long-established clients and contacts
* Handle a variety of Commercial Property work primarily within the region with a wide range of clients to include local authorities, investors and developers in a variety of sectors including leisure, retail and development. In particular, we have seen an increase in demand in the rural and development sectors as well as refinance work across the board
* Explore opportunities for development both personally and within an experienced & supportive team with a genuine track record of internal promotion and growth
* Work within an enthusiastic team of 11 other Commercial Property Lawyers as well as support staff with a wealth of knowledge of the area
Experience and Qualifications you need:
* Minimum 4 years PQE in Commercial Property
You will love this role if:
You have enthusiasm for working in the commercial property sector and want to join a team who are well established with a broad reach in the market and linked into the local community.
You enjoy working in a well connected and thriving team and dealing with a wide range of clients
You will be a success if:
* You enjoy delivering knowledgeable technical legal advice
* You enjoy connecting with our clients and delivering strong client care
Depending on the experience and knowledge you bring, the role can offer the status of Associate or beyond. Within the Commercial Property Team we are genuinely equipped to offer collaboration or support with your position. The team have received recognition from the Legal 500 in 2024 and a number of Partners have attained regional awards and consistently high rankings in the legal directories for many years.
About us
Coodes LLP is one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon and the longest established firm in the region. With over 150 staff across 8 offices we provide legal advice across the entire spectrum of business and personal needs, delivered by highly-experienced lawyers with a dedicated and skilled support team.
Coodes has built a reputation over the last decade of being one of the most forward thinking firms by regional, if not, national standards and a number of our departments and lawyers are recognised as the leaders in the region. The firm has held the Investors in People standard for over 20 years and is an Investors in People Silver.
Additional benefits include
* Medical cash plan
* Life assurance
* Holiday trading
* Private medical insurance options
* Cycle to work
* Discounted shopping platform
Location
We are open to discussion regarding which of our eight locations best suits you.In addition to our offices, the firm aims to enable as many staff as possible to incorporate an element of remote work into their working week if they so wish.
Hours
This is a full time position. 35 hours a week Monday to Friday.
DBS
This vacancy will be subject to a DBS Check.
Speculative candidates submitted through agencies we have not instructed will not be considered to be represented by that agency.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found
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