About the team Our Milton Keynes Real Estate team is led by Partner Lucy Bradban, who is listed as a Recommended Lawyer and recognised as a Leading Individual in The Legal 500 (2024 edition) in Commercial Property. Lucy acts for clients in a wide range of Real Estate matters and supports secured lending projects and corporate banking transactions whilst still managing a large property portfolio client base and specifically looking after clients in the Education, Healthcare and Leisure sectors. About the role The team are in expansion mode due to client demand and are looking for a further lawyer to join them. This role would suit a lawyer with around 1 – 6 years’ experience gained within a strong regional or City firm. As well as a solid grounding and understanding of real estate, you may also have had experience of commercial concessions and commercial contracts, ideally within the transport/warehousing sectors. The candidate must be able to manage a busy caseload and deliver excellent client service with minimal supervision. The candidate will therefore need to be flexible to support the wider team across a wider range of workstreams. Key Responsibilities To work to a consistently high level and to provide an exemplary level of client service and care. Competent financial management and commercial awareness, including accurate time recording, billing, achievement of firm delivered targets and management of WIP. To contribute actively toward business development opportunities to ensure the retention of existing clients and expansion of business. To ensure at all times that you maintain up to date technical expertise. To be accountable for your own personal development and to continuously develop interpersonal and soft skills. To be competent at all times in accordance with the SRA competence standards To carry out any other such reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time. Your skills and qualifications Have directly relevant previous experience and have the correct level of post qualified experience (PQE) for the role in question. To have a strong commercial acumen and understanding of the industry and business of the client. A proven track record of competent financial management, ability to meet client expectations and sound case management skills. Good IT skills, experience, and confidence with using case management systems, electronic time recording and general Microsoft packages. To be a self-starting, friendly individual with excellent interpersonal skills. To be able to consistently demonstrate and embody the firm’s values. Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths. Become part of the team at Freeths. View some of our recent highlights on our website here. Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.