Job Description

Wilkin Chapman Rollits is growing; with an abundance of quality work across our Real Estate team, we offer high net-worth transactions and the ability to develop and progress your career.
We are currently seeking an ambitious NQ Solicitor or Solicitor with up to 2 years PQE to join our esteemed Hull team. This role offers a unique opportunity to focus on both commercial and agricultural cases, engage in diverse legal matters, collaborate with a team of seasoned professionals and make a significant impact within the industry.
Your main duties will include:

• Dealing with freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, and providing support on higher value, complex transactions, including portfolio sales and purchases.
• Commercial landlord and tenant work (including leases, licences to assign, underlet and alter).
• Dealing with S106 planning agreements
• Site set up work for residential development sites.
• Working as a team with and supporting Partners and other fee earners on larger development /complex commercial property matters.
• Dealing with routine and difficult enquiries from telephone callers and clients effectively and efficiently and ensuring that all client complaints are dealt with both professionally and promptly to the complete satisfaction of the client.
• A good understanding of the obligations relating to client accounts and ensuring that the preparation and service of bills comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

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.

Skills Required