Commercial Property Solicitor: Leicester

Our client is a law firm with big ambitions for both clients and people.

Working with organisations of all sizes the team delivers a broad range of specialist legal services, and has particular expertise across sectors including but not limited to; energy, education, banking & financial services, investment funds and advanced manufacturing.

They recruit people who have a blend of excellent technical and business skills with the talent to do things differently.

They firmly believe that people and spirit are at the heart of everything they do. Their commitment is to help all people fulfil their careers and ambitions and they strive to create an environment where each individual can understand and then achieve their full potential.

The department

The multi-disciplinary Real Estate group is highly regarded by their clients and within the sector. It comprises not only lawyers but town and country planners, RICS surveyors, property managers and sector focused financial advisers. They've brought experts into their services in planning, development, investment, landlord and tenant matters, construction and litigation with a particular emphasis on energy, retail, housing, education, finance and investment funds.

The Commercial Property team are one of the fastest growing real estate practices, having more than doubled income and significantly strengthened the team over the last two and half years. With the support of Planning and Construction, they have one of the best integrated teams. They act for local and national developers, pension funds and venture capitalists as well as foreign investors on projects throughout the UK. Their experienced team has assisted in the development and sale of over 4m sq ft of town centre and out of town retail and leisure development as well as industrial and distribution hubs, offices and mixed use schemes.

Responsibilities

The role:

They are looking for a 3-5yr PQE solicitor specialising in commercial property to play a key role in the Leicester-based team and work with technical experts who are well respected in commercial property law.

Candidates looking to specialise in development will be preferred, however, they will review candidates with more general commercial property experience.

Your key duties will be:

• to be instrumental in building and growing the commercial property practice, which includes property development, freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, secured lending, portfolio management work, and landlord and tenant matters
• to work as part of a wider team that has a depth and breadth of experience and expertise across most industry sectors, and in every area of commercial property law
• to support and develop marketing opportunities

Skills and experience you will have:

• 3-5yr PQE experience in commercial property matters
• experience of development work would be preferred
• a good technical knowledge of real estate law

Key competencies you will need:

• a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
• motivation to take up a challenge at an exciting time
• an enthusiasm and flair for business development
• the ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients alike
• a desire to develop the knowledge and expertise of the team, as well as yourself

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note our advertisements use PQE levels purely as a guide to the minimum level of experience required. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill this kind of work.