Solicitor up to 5YR PQE

Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2019 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK, we are immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people.

Our national Real Estate team provides a complete range of legal and advisory services on all aspects of commercial property for both the public and private sector. We advise on and draft heads of terms, development agreements and associated construction, planning and site disposal matters, funding arrangements, freehold transfer and associated due diligence procedures, grant assignment and lease renewals. Our clients range from investors, developers, infrastructure operators,  major retailers, leisure operators, local authorities, the education sector and healthcare providers. We have been involved in a range of projects from £100 million city centre regeneration schemes to smaller bespoke ventures. Our service includes the management of large property portfolios for occupiers and investors.

A new opportunity in Newcastle to;

• Manage own caseload of Real Estate cases including for all types of real estate work but specifically energy and infrastructure work
• Provide support to other members of the team
• Draft and prepare various real estate documents
• Liaise with internal and external parties, such as colleagues, clients, Land Registry, search agencies etc
• Supervise and develop more junior members of staff as may be required
• Ensure that work produced is to the highest standard
• Manage own time effectively
• Complete MI procedures as and when required
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
• Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KIPS are adhered to
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

• Qualified solicitor (up to 5 years + PQE)
• Currently working as a Real Estate lawyer
• Approachable demeanour in terms of both colleagues and clients
• Excellent IT and typing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to follow instructions

Please note:

• Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.

• The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.