Associate, Commercial Property

Overview of the vacancy:

You will be responsible for providing legal expertise and guidance to clients on all aspects of commercial, development and/or investment property work and/or the disposal/acquisition of business and providing a profitable contribution to the work of the department.

Job description:

• Provide legal counsel, guidance and solutions to clients on commercial property matters.
• Assist the department as a whole in meeting its fee earning targets by providing help, advice and assistance to clients of the department as well as other departments of the Firm
• Collaborate with clients, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to structure commercial property transactions effectively.
• Draft and review legal documents..
• Identify any legal obstacles or concerns that could impact transactions and work to resolve them.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to real estate financing in the UK.
• Ensure that all transactions adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
• Supervise junior staff where necessary.
• Assess potential risks associated with commercial property deals and provide strategic advice to clients on risk management and mitigation.
• Demonstrates consistent willingness to become involved in activities of the firm, including marketing, outside of normal working hours.
• Is developing a client/referrer base and/or appreciates and identifies opportunities to refer work to other departments.
• Promotes good file management.
• Understands the importance of time recording and financial control with particular regard to cash-flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently without non fee-earner support.
• Undertake other duties as from time to time required.
• Assist during the absence of other fee earners.
• Wants to be part of a dynamic commercial property team, which spans 6 offices, and genuinely contribute to the positive development and success of the firm.

Additional and or different duties this job description is non-exhaustive and the firm reserves the right to vary the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the firms business.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England with a valid practising certificate: A minimum of 3 years of post qualification experience handling commercial property related legal matters. A good honours degree followed by LPC, training contract and PSC / or a good honours degree with CILEX to Fellow level, LPC and PSC and admitted by SRA as a solicitor

Essential personal qualities, skills and abilities

• Is professional and courteous in communication at all times, both internally with colleagues and externally with clients and others.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude.
• Sound training.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve complex legal issues.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Understands and adheres to regulatory and compliance procedures at all times.
• Demonstrates an understanding of, and alignment with, the values of the firm (see below).

Desirable skills, knowledge and abilities

• Prior knowledge of Practice Evolve or other practice management systems.
• Familiarity with Practical Law and LexisNexis.

If you are interested, please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@twmsolicitors.com

TWM Solicitors (www.twmsolicitors.com) is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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