Shakespeare Martineau is a law firm with big ambitions for both our clients and our people. We are one firm of original thinkers, inspired to create an outstanding future for our clients, our people and our community.
Working with organisations of all sizes our 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.
Our vision is to be the outstanding legal force in our specialist sectors and markets. Our people are renowned for their flair and individuality. We recruit people who have a blend of excellent technical and business skills with the talent to do things differently.
We firmly believe that people and spirit are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment is to help all our people fulfil their careers and ambitions and we strive to create an environment where each individual can understand and then achieve their full potential. Great performance for us is a blend of excellent technical and business skills and the talent and drive to do things differently. |
Our multi-disciplinary Real Estate group is highly regarded by our clients and within the sector. It comprises not only lawyers but town and country planners, RICS surveyors, property managers and sector focused financial advisers. We’ve brought experts into our 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.
Our Social Housing team specialises in property acquisition and disposals for registered providers, extra care retirement villages and specialist tenure leasehold schemes.
They act for a number of Registered Providers and charities across the country in the acquisition of affordable homes, sales and purchases, shared ownership and large scale disposals, particularly in the delivery of new extra care schemes. |
The role:
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Solicitor to join a vibrant and growing team offering a great working environment and excellent quality work. The team can offer opportunities for progression and exposure to quality clients.
This role would suit someone who enjoys client contact and works well under pressure; you will have exposure to hands on experience from day one.
You will play a key role in the team focussing on site set up, providing technical support for the wider team and you will work alongside other technical experts who are well respected in housing law. You will act for a range of clients including housing associations, real estate developers and investors in property.
The location of the role can be based at either our Birmingham or Stratford-Upon-Avon offices. We will consider candidates looking for full time or part time hours(a minimum of 3 days per week if part time).
Your key duties will be:
- site set up and technical support to the wider team
- running files from start to finish
- looking at title documentation and title issues
- drafting deeds of easement, lease extensions, and deeds of release of restrictive covenants
- enhancing client relationships through day to day activity
Skills and experience you will have:
- solid residential conveyancing experience including running files from start to finish
- experience of drafting property documents
Key competencies you will need:
- the motivation to take up a challenge at an exciting time
- a desire to exceed client expectations
- a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
- excellent organisational and prioritising skills
- the ability to work in a busy team
- a desire to support the growth of the team
- excellent communication skills
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Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. |
