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 Solicitor to join our Commercial Property (Networks) team to assist with its varied and quality workload from a diverse client base. This role is based on our Nottingham office.

The role will involve assisting the Commercial Property (Networks) 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 (Networks) in the provision of a high quality legal service to clients.

Key Responsibilities

Working as a key member of a large team to deliver deadline-driven completion outputs. Dealing with complex, high-profile transactions. Proactively assisting colleagues with matter queries and intervening where required. Gaining confidence and trust of clients and colleagues. Being a quality control champion. Acting with honesty and integrity, as stipulated in the SRA Handbook and Code of Conduct. Maintaining the level of competence and knowledge to practice efficiently by keeping abreast with changes and developments in the law. Identifying, interpreting and applying the relevant legal principles. Analysing problems, highlighting areas of risk and thinking critically to resolve issues. Dealing promptly with correspondence and client enquiries. Achieving chargeable hours and financial targets. Providing expert legal advice in a timely and cost-effective manner and in accordance with professional standards, compliance and internal quality requirements. Dealing courteously and promptly with any instructions or queries arising. Developing and maintaining good client relationships and enhance the Firm's client base by effective liaison with existing and new clients. Participating in marketing activities as requested, including attending seminars, client training or events, writing articles for publication, etc. Training and supervising paralegals, acting as a mentor and ensuring their continuous learning development and progression. Checking relevant legal documentation of paralegals relating to transactions. Maximizing the Firm's potential to cross sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities. Contributing to tenders for new work in conjunction with other fee earners and Business Development team. Actively monitor and review own development needs to ensure that professional skills are developed, up to date and comply with Solicitors Regulation Authority requirements. Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and post.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualified Solicitor or MCILEX / FCILEX with interest in utilities work Strong commercial property background Ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise workloads and work under pressure. Ability to communicate confidently with both clients and all department levels across the Firm. Must be computer literate. High attention to detail and accuracy is essential. Must be able to work as part of a team as well as using own initiative. Ability to provide support and guidance to junior members of the team, with the assistance of senior members. Project a professional image at all times.

Benefits

In return you will have the opportunity to develop your career within our award winning Commercial Property (Networks)team based in our Nottinghamoffice 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 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.