Job Description

Main Purpose of Job

To work as a valued member of the Commercial Department, specialising in Commercial Property dealing with the legal, contractual, and transactional issues or procedures that concern property and land owned or rented by commercial clients. Whilst ensuring that you meet the compliance needs of the Firm. To be responsible for own caseload of work and own targets. Achieve the financial targets defined by the Firm. To support the firm in growing its client base and the profile of the firm through the promotion and delivery of an excellent service and by getting involved with business development.

Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks

Job Specific:

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Personal

To attend and contribute to group meetings. Continuously develop own technical expertise. Maintain awareness of the legal market specifically relating to relevant specialist areas. Promote the vision and culture of the Firm Annually participate and input in the departmental Strategic Planning meeting and budgets. To maintain a culture where individuals are encouraged to identify problems or mistakes and are encouraged to "speak up" to ensure issues are resolved. To support the growth of the Commercial Department Manage your own caseload of commercial transactions Through training and other means, to keep fully up to date with relevant legislation and practice Meet any personal KPI's which are set and agreed with HoD

Legal

To manage an interesting and varied caseload from dealing with sale and purchase of land or commercial property, planning agreements and property mortgaging/finance, handling option agreements by the landowner or developer, deal with overage or development clawback agreements, and easements and right of way etc. To draft contracts, other necessary legal documents for the transactions and research legal issues. Communicate directly with clients and conduct meetings and negotiations. To advise clients on relevant commercial and legal matters that might impact upon the business of the client. To carry out the necessary due diligence on transaction. To be responsible for ensuring achievement of own key financial targets, including fees, contribution and payment of debts and disbursements as agreed with HoD. Maintaining up to date and accurate data on the case management system. To monitor own performance in relation to the number of live files, file closures, file openings, billing, time recording and to take appropriate action to ensure targets are met. To ensure the confidentiality and security of all Company and client documentation and information.

Client Care

To maintain and build on the Firms existing relationships with clients. To develop a KYC on all business clients to ensure that their needs are met. To maintain high standards in the processing of client work, both in respect of professional standards and client care.

Business Development

To be involved with marketing and business development initiatives such as writing articles for newsletters, website and social media. Working with the marketing manager and business development manager to attract new business to the department and attending new business and networking meetings. Proactively communicating with existing and new referrers. Develop and implement departmental workflows and processes to improve efficiencies to deliver a profitable department. Be involved in any internal cross- selling opportunities.

Risk

To be fully compliant with the Money Laundering Policies and Procedures Conforming to the Firm's risk management and compliance procedures Attend regular meetings with the department to review current work and workload
The duties in this job description should be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all employees and is consistent with the firm's equality and diversity policy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,319.14-50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: COMMERCIAL