Property Solicitor

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake legal due diligence, raise enquiries and prepare title reports.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents, including land contracts, development agreements, leases and transfers.
• Manage exchange, completion and post-completion matters.
• Prepare and maintain transaction checklists, project plans and progress reports.
• Deliver high-quality legal services and build strong client relationships.
• Accurately record time and manage performance against agreed targets.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
• Support the development of trainees and junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Undertake other duties that support the effective running of the team.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in property acquisitions and disposals.
• Experience handling property enquiries and legal due diligence.
• Experience acquiring development sites.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to develop skills in legal technology and other software platforms.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning.

Benefits

• Birmingham, located roles, we have a newly refurbished office in the City centre with an on-site café and free use of Gym facilities
• For Manchester vacancies, we have a City Central site, with newly refurbished facilities
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday, 2 gift days at Christmas.
• The opportunity to give back and have 3 days available for social purpose volunteering.
• All IT equipment and support for effective home working
• An excellent development training programme and opportunities to grow sector expertise