AJ Chambers are working with an award winning South East law, Legal 500 firm with offices in London, Brighton, Gatwick, Guilford, Horsham and Hassocks.

The department:

The Real Estate Team handle all manner of residential and commercial property-related matters from Landlord and Tenant to Construction and Development, Asset Management, Utilities, Conveyancing and Property Finance.

Job Purpose:

• 2-4 PQE Solicitor to undertake a wide variety of general commercial property and residential conveyancing work.
• To operate as an effective member of the London Real Estate Group specialising in commercial property and residential conveyancing work.
• You will work on a variety of commercial property transactions to include commercial landlord and tenant work, acquisitions and disposals, secured lending, and general commercial property advice.
• You will work on a variety of residential conveyancing matters both freehold and leasehold.
• To be responsible under supervision for own caseload of work and own fee targets.
• The individual is expected to develop good working relationships with clients and other team members.
• Achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of Department, including contribution, hours and fees

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Previous commercial property experience, preferably within the London market place.
• Knowledge of property legislation, including landlord and tenant and relevant case law.
• Previous residential conveyancing experience is required.
• Able to effectively manage their time to achieve client and internal deadlines.
• Understanding the importance of client care with an ability to deal with a wide range of clients with differing objectives including being able to understand the commercial objectives of the client.
• Able to work within a large team and provide support to several Associates and Partners as appropriate.
• Confident Excel skills.
• Competent IT skills including Outlook, Word, Digital Dictation and time recording systems.
• Ability to draft documentation with attention to detail.
• Understanding of the strategy and vision of the firm.
• Communicate effectively with clients, in writing, over the telephone and in meetings.
• Convey technical legal information in an effective and accessible way.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (of which 3.5 are taken during the Christmas period), plus Birthday holiday, plus Bank Holidays.
• Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sodexo Discounts
• Pension Scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on Legal work