The role:
We are looking for a 1-4yr PQE Solicitor to join a vibrant and growing Development team within our Solihull office, 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 support senior members of the team on complex development land acquisition and disposal work, including strategic land option and promotion agreements, carrying out title reviews and due diligence. You will also manage your own case load, which will include land transfers and infrastructure agreements. You will act for a range of clients including real estate developers, promoters, landowners, and affordable housing providers.
Your key duties will include:
- reviewing and reporting to clients on title documents and search results
- negotiating real estate documents, such as sale and purchase agreements, deeds of easement, transfer documents etc
- running some files from start to finish
- drafting and negotiating infrastructure documents
- supporting paralegals within the team
Skills and experience you will have:
- 1-4 years’ previous experience of real estate work, including running files from start to finish
- experience of drafting property documents
- working with a team of experienced lawyers on a broad range of acquisition work
- working as part of a team on larger scale deals and running your own caseloads of matters
Key competencies you will need:
- liaising with clients in a professional manner
- handling enquiries efficiently
- working to strict deadlines
- 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
- good interpersonal skills
- the ability to work well under pressure
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