Commercial Property Solicitor - Gillingham

Commercial Property Solicitor - Gillingham

An opportunity to join a very well established busy Commercial Department undertaking Commercial Property work for small and medium sized businesses.

To undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Firm. To ensure the successful development of the Firm in line with the business plan.

The client must have trained in or have a working knowledge of residential conveyancing.

Job Description

The role includes but is not limited to the following:

• Buying and selling freehold and leasehold business premises.
• Advising both landlord and tenants on new leases and lease renewals of commercial premises including a working knowledge of renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
• Handling lease management documentation such as licences to assign, sublet and alter.
• General commercial landlord and tenant advice and assistance.
• Advising on acquisition of commercial investment properties.
• Sale and purchase of properties at Auction.
• Acquisition of premises and land for future development.
• Commercial property finance.
• Experience dealing with agricultural property would be beneficial.
• Some experience handling transfers of businesses as a going concern is desirable but not essential.
• Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Providing assistance to other fee earners within the office/Firm as required particularly during periods of sick leave or holiday absence.
• To minimise risk in dealing with all work and ensure that all files are managed in accordance with the Firm's risk and file management procedures.
• To carry out all work in accordance with procedures and systems documented in the Office Manual, and the Firm's training seminars.
• Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by colleagues.
• Ability to hot-desk if need be.
• Ability to work in a collegiate atmosphere where doors are kept open and assistance is provided to colleagues

The Candidate

To be successful in your application, you will possess the following attributes:

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent.
• You will be a Commercial Property Solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years PQE in a similar/relevant role.
• Have knowledge of residential conveyancing.
• Manage own case load with or without support staff
• Utilise the firm's practice and case management system
• Assist with the marketing of the department
• Train and develop junior staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent salary and benefits

If you are ready to take the next step in your career with an award-winning, highly regarded firm, we'd love to hear from you!