Lightfoots LLP is an established and respected firm of solicitors with a solid reputation for providing quality legal advice. Our diverse business includes the full range of Legal Services to individuals and businesses and mortgage lenders.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Commercial Property Solicitor, you will be expected to advise clients on a wide variety of commercial real estate matters including secured lending, general sales and purchases of commercial property, estate development, leases and options and other responsibilities as more particularly described below:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Handling and drafting lease both inside and outside the 1954 Act for both Landlords and Tenants;
* Advising and handling commercial and mixed commercial sale and purchase transactions;
* Handling acquisition and subsequent plot sale work for small to medium size residential developments;
* Advising on planning issues and ancillary documents relating thereto;
* Advising on secured lending transactions;
* Preparation of contract packs with supporting documents;
* Advising and handling telecommunication and other utility agreements;
* Title investigations;
* Advising and handling ancillary deed such as Deeds of Easement and Deeds of Variation;
* Liaising with clients, clients’ agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers’ solicitors, internal departments and any other as necessary;
* Dealing with post-completion issues and ensuring post-completion is concluded accurately;
* Attend marketing meetings as necessary to raise the Firm’s profile and specific practice;
* Using case management systems on a day-to-day basis; and
* Handle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* Extensive previous experience in advising developers, occupiers, estates, private companies and other landowners is a necessity;
* Able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines;
* Proactive with commercial and financial awareness;
* Excellent communication and organisational skills at all levels and a true team ethos;
* Minimum of 3 years PQE.
Please note, this list is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be subject to change based on the needs of the Firm.
As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company events;
* Company pension;
* Employee discount;
* Free flu jabs;
* Health & wellbeing programme;
* Private medical insurance;
* Referral programme.
Schedule:
* Day shift;
* Monday to Friday.
Application question(s):
* Do you live within a commutable distance to Thame, Oxfordshire?
* Please let us know if you require any adjustments to attend an interview.
Experience:
* PQE: 3 years (preferred).
Work Location: In person.
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