Job Description

Description

Geldards LLP is a leading regional law firm with offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London. We are currently looking for a Senior Associate to join our

Commercial Property

team to assist with a varied and quality workload from a diverse client base.

The role will involve assisting the partners and other members of the team in providing legal guidance and advice to existing clients and engage in new business development activities. You will work to support the core

Commercial Property

team in the provision of a high quality legal service to clients

Key Responsibilities

Support the Commercial Property team by providing excellent, high-quality legal advice to new existing and existing clients. Draft, review, analyse and negotiate a wide range of legal documents relevant to the area of law. Engage in new business development activities with a proactive and planned approach. Advise on case strategy and proactively make service improvements and cross-referrals. Analyse problems, highlight areas of risk and think critically to resolve issues. Exercise sound financial management by ensuring that work is undertaken at the right level. Develop and maintain good client relationships and enhance the Firm's client base by effective liaison with existing and new clients. Demonstrate a planned approach to business development, attending events and actively targeting new work. Maintain the level of competence and knowledge to practice efficiently by keeping abreast with changes and developments in the law. Proactively supervise and share advice and knowledge with team members. Proactively and effectively manage individual and team performance, identify where others may need assistance and provide appropriate support or mentoring. Lead by example at all times in line with the SRA competence standards. Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and post.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

5PQE + qualified Solicitor or MCILEX / FCILEX with relevant experience in commercial property. Experience in the housing sector including social housing work an advantage. Experience of working with Third Sector clients an advantage. Excellent level of technical legal knowledge. Ability to communicate confidently with both clients and all department levels across the Firm. High attention to detail and accuracy is essential. Must work well in a team environment. Ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise workloads and work under pressure. Ability to identity where support and guidance for junior members of the team is needed.

In return

In return you will have the opportunity to develop your career within our award winning

Commercial Property

team based in our Cardiff office and will be paid a competitive salary (dependent on experience) as well as qualifying for other benefits such as a day of for your birthday and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

At Geldards we care about the continuing development of our colleagues, and you will have the opportunity to participate in in house training as well as other courses to further develop your skills and expertise. We adopt an open and friendly culture and have a dedicated Wellbeing team within the Firm who also run regular events and discussion groups.

35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days for additional years of service) A day off on your birthday each year (or closest working day) Life Assurance (x3 times salary) Pensions Scheme (Legal and General) Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Telephone Line Salary Sacrifice Options (Including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options) Staff Legal Services Discounts On-site coffee shop with discounted staff rates - Cardiff office*
Discounts at NCP parking sites - Cardiff office*
Working in a team that is consistently reviewing the best ways to develop and train and help you to achieve your goals




If you would like to have a confidential discussion with regards to your career and your next move, or have any questions please feel free to contact careers@geldards.com.

We are committed to ensuring that the organisation removes any unnecessary barriers to the employment of any individual. We recognise that when you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity having some form of reasonable adjustment, whether physical or extra time for written tasks for example can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. If you are subsequently invited for an interview, are there any adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to make it better or more accessible to you? If so, please feel free to let us know!

About Geldards

Established over 100 years ago in Wales, we are a strong and successful full-service national law firm.

From our offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London, our team of over 320 talented individuals support a broad range of clients throughout the UK, Europe and Internationally.

At our core, we are an open and friendly business with an unshakeable integrity. Our strength lies in our ability to nurture technically gifted, committed and responsible individuals. We aim to develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships with all our clients.

We deliver quality legal advice and seek to continuously improve our service by setting aspirational goals that underpin our everyday work. More effective working practices, including the use of innovative technology, and rigorous environmental targets are just some of the ways that we will continue to deliver an excellent service to both longstanding and new clients alike.

We offer high quality and practical legal advice to a broad range of private and public sector organisations including, local authorities, public bodies, charities, and government agencies as well as private individuals and families.