Job Description

The vacancy
Wilkin Chapman Rollits is expanding, and our Real Estate team is thriving with a wealth of high-quality work.
Nestled in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds we are currently seeking a Solicitor or Senior Associate to join our esteemed Louth team. This role presents a unique opportunity to work across both commercial and agricultural property matters, engaging in a diverse range of transactions and legal challenges. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to high net-worth cases, and play a key role in shaping the future of our practice.
If you're looking for a role that combines career progression, meaningful work, and a supportive team in a beautiful location, we'd love to hear from you.
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 the acquisition and sale of farms and farmland and ancillary property-based work for agricultural clients
• Dealing with finance and re-mortgage matters.
• 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.
• Adaptability and collaborative working.

The company
With a full-service offering and a diverse client base, Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow, while maintaining our commitment to quality, innovation, and client-focused service.
We know that happy, motivated employees drive success, and a strong, forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. That's why we provide the tools, support, and opportunities our people need to thrive.
With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years, we are the largest law firm operating out of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, with six regional locations and a place in the Lawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength, resources, and reach to handle any challenge-offering the best of both a large firm and a trusted, client-focused partner.
We invest in your career, offering a great benefits package and a supportive, sociable working environment. You'll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and excellence across our locations in Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley.
At Wilkin Chapman Rollits, we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values-led culture, fuels our growth, and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed. As a Disability Confident and Armed Forces Friendly employer, we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.
The Benefits
The benefits
We recognise the importance of looking after you and your family, which is why we offer an excellent package of benefits to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
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