Solicitor

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Full time
Location: St Albans
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Job offered by: Taylor Walton LLP
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Taylor Walton is a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm with offices located in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. We provide legal advice and solutions to business owners, FTSE 350 companies, public and private sector organisations, charities and high-net worth individuals. We organise our legal services by expertise: Commercial Property, Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Litigation, Employment, Residential Property, Family and Private Client. Clients may well be supported through their business and private life experiences by a number of our practice areas, with many clients engaging our services for many years. Our reputable success is attributed to the calibre of our people. In the same way that we are committed to providing exceptional quality legal services to our clients, we are committed to fostering an engaging and supportive environment in which to work and develop a rewarding career. We are very proud of our exceptionally high staff retention rate and an average length of service unrivalled within our region. The Department

Our Commercial Property Team is Legal 500 ranked (in the Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Middlesex Region) with our Head of Department, James Cottrell, Managing Partner, Dermot Carey, and Partner James Khakpour-Smith recognised for their specialist expertise. We advise business owners, corporates, and individuals on commercial property acquisitions and sales including development sites, leasehold work, Landlord and Tenant matters, and refinancing. About the Role

We are pleased to offer this opportunity for a Solicitor to join our reputable Commercial Property Team. The role may be based in St Albans or Luton. Working closely with a Partner, as may be necessary, the successful candidate will provide legal advice and solutions on commercial property matters including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, financing and refinancing, acting for Landlords granting leases, development, and occasional corporate support work as well as acting for Tenants taking leases and leasehold management work (e.g., Licences to Assign, Deeds of Variation). Experience in the area of leasehold enfranchisement, financing, and development would be an advantage. This role requires working to tight deadlines to meet completion and other fixed deadlines. Key Responsibilities

Sound technical drafting of sale contracts, transfers, overage and options, licences, notices, and agreements for leases and associated complex completion statements and relevant calculations. With supervision, as may be necessary, and with increased experience, develop efficient systems to manage a busy caseload involving diarising to ensure key deadlines are met whilst also keeping the supervisor fully appraised on matters. Keeping up-to-date electronic client files and working 'paperlight'. Maintaining accurate and full live matter related time records. Developing and protecting relationships with clients whilst also increasing professional credibility when dealing with existing clients to encourage new business. Other Information

Qualified Solicitor ideally 3-7 years PQE. Excellent organisational skills – robust time management and prioritisation skills. Commercial awareness and appreciation of a client’s priorities and objectives. Attention to detail and precise drafting. Calm under pressure. Demonstrates excellent client service delivery and has the ability to work effectively with clients of different backgrounds, ages, and with different requirements. Commitment to increasing individual professional credibility with an interest in seeking new business for the Firm. Strong work ethic with a genuine commitment to self-development and improvement. Ensure legal knowledge is kept up-to-date and commit to developing practical skills. The ability to work autonomously with increased responsibility as you develop in experience.

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