Job Title
Easement Solutions are the longest established land rights service specialising in supporting utility companies with land rights acquisitions for gas, electricity, water and fibre connections.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver client needs in accordance with contractual obligations and agreements.
* Comply with business and legal codes of practice.
* Deliver excellent client service.
* Support Account Managers, Key Projects Manager, Directors and colleagues in delivering excellent client service.
Responsibilities:
* Carry out fee-earning project work on behalf of clients.
* Be an ambassador of company values and a role model for company policies and procedures.
* Communicate locally/internally/externally as needed to meet the objectives of this role.
Requirements and Skills:
* Good communication skills - both verbal and written.
* Understanding of the legal process required to obtain land rights.
* Ability to promote a positive image of the organization to employees, clients, partners and the community.
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Good negotiation skills.
* Strong organisation and analytical skills.
* Time management skills.
* Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Key Tasks:
* Identify landowners through Land Registry database and desk bound research.
* Complete Highway Searches and analyse results.
* Have a good understanding of the legal principles applicable to easements and land - particularly the Gas and Electricity Acts.
* Assess Land Rights requirements, having regard to the Gas Act and Electricity Act and advising clients accordingly.
* Have a firm understanding of client-specific processes and Land Rights requirements.
* Identify legal requirements and ensure that the legal plans subsequently prepared are correct and meet with Land Registry and client requirements.
* Prepare and issue the correct legal documentation based on instructions and identified requirements.
* Instruct a Panel solicitor on IDNO/DNO projects and monitor their progress.
* Ensure clients are updated on a regular basis by phone/email and regular reports.
* Update and maintain the file records database.
* Maintain contact as required with all involved parties to include the client, landowner and their solicitors.
* Manage the project portfolio and ensure projects progress in line with ESL standards and report any problems that may delay the project or cause overspending to the Client Account Managers/Directors.
* Have an understanding of and provide support to the Key Projects Manager, Senior Land Rights Project Manager and Directors with regard to fees, billing and quotes to clients.
* Ensure admin matters (i.e. phone /post/other duties) are dealt with promptly.
* Provide advice, assistance and support to Client Account Managers and Key Projects Manager.
* Accurate recording of time spent on projects.
* Support Operations Director and Client Account Managers with review of historic projects.
* Any other task commensurate with the post.
Work Environment
* Full-time - 35 hours per week, with an hour for lunch (unpaid).
* Office based.
* Minimum four days a week in the office.
* Salary banding: £25,000-£31,000pa dependent on experience.
* Annual leave entitlement is 26 days per year plus Bank Holidays.
* Opt-in private health coverage following a qualifying period of employment.