Job Description

Wilkin Chapman Rollits is growing; with an abundance of quality work across our Real Estate team, we offer interesting and varied work - from the small jobs to the complex and high value - and the ability to develop and progress your career.


We are currently seeking an ambitious NQ Solicitor or Solicitor with up to 5 years PQE to join our esteemed York team. This role offers a unique opportunity to focus on both commercial and agricultural property cases, to engage in diverse and interesting legal matters, and make an impact in collaboration with a team of seasoned professionals. You will be part of a large, firmwide real estate team which has recognised specialist expertise in agricultural law and renewable energy in addition to significant commercial property work.

Your main duties will include:

Dealing with commercial freehold sales and purchases, finance and remortgage work and ancillary commercial property matters such as easements or telecommunication leases Dealing with the acquisition and sale of farms and farmland and ancillary property-based work for agricultural clients. Commercial and agricultural landlord and tenant work. Working as a team with and supporting other fee earners on renewable energy project property work/larger development /higher value or complex commercial property matters. Ensuring matters are professionally and promptly dealt with to the complete satisfaction of the client and full compliance with professional obligations. Building client and industry relationships and assisting with business development.

Skills required:

Effective communication skills, both oral and written Commitment to business development and client relationship

management.

The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. The ability to adopt a commercial as well as a legal approach to client

issues.

Excellent organisational skills. Adaptability and collaborative working.

With a full-service offering and a client base ranging from loyal, local communities to national and overseas businesses, Wilkin Chapman continues to grow, while our emphasis remains firmly on quality and innovation.


We know that happy, motivated employees are good for business, and a strong, forward-looking culture benefits everyone. Providing the tools and support to enable our people provides the foundation for success.


Our roots go back more than 120 years and we are now the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, with four regional offices and listed in the Lawyer UK 200. With well-established, niche expertise in specialist sectors, many of our solicitors and departments are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.


We help and guide you on your career path, providing a great package of benefits and a superb sociable working environment. We're a community of like-minded people ready to welcome your contribution.