Job Description

Company Overview

We are a unique legal and business operations firm comprising of experienced lawyers and business professionals specialising in providing legal, strategic, and business support to state schools and FE colleges. We are based in Devon with clients across the Country.

We live, and expect to be judged by, our values:

To be the best we can for the benefit of our clients; To provide an outstanding legal and business support service with a moral compass; To be recognised by our clients as key members of their team; To have a positive effect on our communities; and To be happy and to bring happiness to others.
At PHP we also strive to break down some of the barriers that can exist in joining a workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and will endeavour to provide assistance for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Everyone at PHP cares passionately about education. Everyone has made a conscious choice to work in the state education sector. Placing integrity and moral purpose at the core of PHP was a conscious and long thought-out decision.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join PHP Law LLP as a Property Solicitor/ Legal Executive (PQE 0-2).

The role's purpose is to ensure the successful development of a new yet aspirational firm in line with the firm's business plan. Our fantastic team want to support and train you to potentially progress your skills and career to eventually run with as much responsibility as you want to take on.

This is a fee earning role where you will be supporting the team on various day to day tasks.

Vacancy Details

Job Title: Property Solicitor/ Legal Executive

Location: The Brutus Centre, Station Road, Totnes, TQ9 5RW

Salary: 35,000 to 45,000 dependent upon experience

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours a week, 52 weeks per annum) 8.30am-5.00pm (with an hour for lunch)

Contract Type: Permanent

Reports to: Associate

Closing date: This is a rolling vacancy and will therefore remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.

Main Responsibilities

To undertake the following work under supervision:

Where appropriate, managing your own case load; Supporting the team in both individual transactions and as part of wider project teams; Opening case files; Giving estimates of costs to new clients; Record time in accordance with the firm's time recording policy; Conducting title reviews; Drafting and negotiating leases and transfers; Obtaining and reporting on title information from the Land Registry; Dealing with Land Registry requisitions; Assisting/ managing commercial property matters; Assisting/ managing residential conveyancing transactions; Obtaining and reporting on property searches; Attending meetings and making notes; Preparing stamp duty land tax (SDLT) forms; To promote the vision of the firm and its values when dealing with clients; To provide a high quality, professional service to clients and staff in person or on the phone by responding in a prompt, diplomatic and appropriate manner to their needs and/or requests; To maintain up to date knowledge through relevant publications and updates, and undertake any specific training to improve or enhance skill base as requested; and To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by PHP's Partners.

Skills

You'll need to show:

the ability to work as part of a team; interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written; creativity and innovation; problem-solving and strategic planning ability; analytical skills; flexibility; resilience and the ability to cope with pressure and challenges; and commercial awareness and understanding of business environments.
How to Apply

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Jason Stanley, Associate on 0300 303 4360.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Work Location: In person