Commercial Property Associate

Commercial Property Associate (Surrey)

I am currently recruiting senior Commercial Property Associate at Assistant or Senior Associate level with ideally 2-5 years PQE to join a Commercial Property team.

Salary £40,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience

Job Description

• To assist the department as a whole in meeting its fee earning targets by providing help regarding advice and assistance to clients of the Department as well as other Departments of the Firm.
• To supervise and assist Lawyers and Trainees within own office.
• Participation in marketing and networking activities whether on a firm-wide, departmental or office basis
• Financial control with particular regard to cash-flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• To participate fully in the activities of the Commercial Department's team
• To assist during the absence of other fee earners
• Carrying out work outside of normal hours where the work requires this
• Travelling to client meetings both in and outside the UK when required
• Promoting good file management

Essential Qualities

• Technical competence in chosen area of law and practice
• Seeks to achieve targets in respect of chargeable hours, fees, recovery rate, lock-up and non-chargeable time for an Assistant / Associate/ Senior Associate solicitor.

Skills/ Knowledge

• A sound knowledge of your responsibilities as a lawyer including in the following areas:
• Rules and principles of professional conduct
  • Client care
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Confidentiality
  • Relations with third parties
  • Relations with other solicitors
  • Regulatory and compliance procedures
  • Specialist area knowledge

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday
• Healthcare cover for employee
• Contributory pension scheme (5% from employer, 3% from employee)
• Life assurance - 4 x annual salary
• Annual bonus scheme (payable in November)
• Other peripheral benefits such as: Travel to work loan scheme

If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If you are starting your job search and your CV isn't quite ready or indeed if this job isn't quite right for you, please contact Ross Wherrit for a confidential discussion on your career.

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