Job Description

About us

Gowlings Solicitors Ltd is looking for a commercial property solicitor or legal executive to join our growing property department.

You will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive. Your caseload will be varied with some high value and some complex cases, and you will be dealing with each case from inception through to completion, so it is essential that you are confident working independently and efficiently. You are expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative, whilst communicating effectively with partners, colleagues, and clients.

Person Specification & Requirements

You will be responsible for earning fees by actively working towards individual and departmental targets.

You will deal with all aspects of commercial property law including but not limited to:

- Sales
- Purchases
- Refinance
- Leases

You will:

Arrange and attend meetings with clients ensuring a professional service and excellent client care standards. Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives. Attend client visits at their premises when required. Draft legal documents and various court applications. Monitoring, actioning, and updating various electronic portals. Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure. Build key relationships with the firm's client base and wider external industry. Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports. Be commercially minded and contribute towards the growth and development of the Firm by identifying opportunities to expand business. Provide advice and guidance to other employees throughout the Firm, including supervising and training trainee solicitors and paralegals. Adhering to process and procedures as directed by the Head of Department. Undertake specific training when required and have overall responsibility towards self-development. Be actively involved in ensuring compliance with policies and standards. Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm's and client's documentation and information by complying with GDPR. Be actively involved in business development activities and networking. Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors as necessary for other fee earners and employees.
Benefits and Remuneration

Competitive Salary dependant on experience. Up to 25 Days Holiday plus public holidays. Free Parking. Auto-enrolment workplace pension. Friendly, supportive, and personable team environment. Professional development and training opportunities including access to a wide range of webinars. Practicing Certificate renewed annually (where relevant). Interesting and meaningful work.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

fee earning: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: IN/IG