Post Completion Legal Adviser

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 100 law firm to achieve “Gold Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

Enthusiastic and ambitious individuals sought to join an exciting, friendly and rapidly expanding team within an award winning national law firm.

The role is within the firm’s centre of excellence for the post-completion elements of commercial Real Estate transactions.  As such, proven good - excellent technical skills in the completion of Stamp Duty Land Tax Returns and Land Registry applications is essential for all candidates (although targeted training to deal with any small knowledge gaps in role will be provided as required and knowledge of Welsh Land Transaction Tax whilst preferable, is not essential).

The ideal candidate will be an individual that has solid and recent experience (preferably in excess of 1 year) of the completion and submission of SDLT returns, a good understanding of all basic SDLT concepts and experience in making a wide variety of Land Registry applications.

Shoosmiths is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.