Job Description

The team:

The Clean Energy Real Estate team is based in our Bristol office. We act as trusted advisers to IDNOs, connection providers, developers and funders in the development of clean energy projects focusing on solar, battery storage and EV deployment.

We place particular priority on continuity and fostering close long-term relationships with contacts and clients in order to provide pragmatic advice and commercial solutions to ensure our clients get their projects deployed as quickly as possible.

Purpose of the job:

You will work in the Clean Energy team to provide professional, pro-active, high level secretarial support on a broad range of issues relating to all aspects of the Real Estate services we offer. You will work primarily with the newly formed Bristol team.

If you are seeking a new, challenging role with a modern, forward-thinking firm with potential to qualify as a solicitor in the near future, then this could be the role for you!

Accountabilities:

To provide support to the fee earners in the team and assist in the work of the department Undertake fee earning work under supervision Populating first drafts of transfers, deeds and leases Updating and reporting to clients and intermediaries on transactional progress Conducting title investigations Submitting searches and reviewing search results Reviewing replies to a standard set of enquiries Checking planning permission is correct for the asset Completing registration checks before file closure Completing transactions and dealing with post completion requirements Provide an efficient and friendly service to clients Obtaining draft indemnity policies Producing report on documents for the client Producing and sending out engrossments Issuing and completing documents via DocuSign

The candidate:

We are seeking a candidate who has a Law degree and is looking to start a career with a prestigious law firm. You may have gained experience within a regional or City firm and looking for that next step.

You will have strong attention to detail to produce work/ documentation which is consistently of a high standard.

Skills

You will have the ability to contribute at an operational level, with excellent communication skills and can demonstrate general skills in:

Strong administration experience Positive, enthusiastic and professional approach Strong attention to detail, high level organisational skills and reliable Self-motivated with an ability to use own initiative with a desire to learn A desire to share new processes to support the wider team

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 the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed) Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee) 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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person