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 Commercial Property team are one of the fastest growing real estate practices, having more than doubled income and significantly strengthened the team over the last two and half years. With the support of Planning and Construction, we have one of the best integrated teams. We act for local and national developers, pension funds and venture capitalists as well as foreign investors on projects throughout the UK. Our experienced team has assisted in the development and sale of over 4m sq ft of town centre and out of town retail and leisure development as well as industrial and distribution hubs, offices and mixed use schemes. |
The role:
We are looking for a 3-5yr PQE solicitor specialising in commercial property to play a key role in our Leicester-based team and work with technical experts who are well respected in commercial property law.
Candidates looking to specialise in development will be preferred, however, we will review candidates with more general commercial property experience.
You key duties will be:
- to be instrumental in building and growing the commercial property practice, which includes property development, freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, secured lending, portfolio management work, and landlord and tenant matters
- to work as part of a wider team that has a depth and breadth of experience and expertise across most industry sectors, and in every area of commercial property law
- to support and develop marketing opportunities
Skills and experience you will have:
- 3-5yr PQE experience in commercial property matters
- experience of development work would be preferred
- a good technical knowledge of real estate law
Key competencies you will need:
- a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
- motivation to take up a challenge at an exciting time
- an enthusiasm and flair for business development
- the ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients alike
- a desire to develop the knowledge and expertise of the team, as well as yourself
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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. |
