We are always looking for talented individuals to join our expanding team and are happy to receive speculative applications to join the firm. Please forward any such applications to our HR Manager Chris Mullaney along with a copy of your CV.
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This is an opportunity to join an award-winning department with excellent long-term prospects for the right candidate. A full driving licence and car is essential as is an ability to deal with complex and sometimes distressing cases. We are looking to recruit a well-organised self-starter who is keen to make a difference and able to meet targets.
You must remain up to date with any changes to legislation, stay compliant with best practices, maintain an up-to-date time record of work done and billing, maintain CPD requirements in accordance with Law Society regulations.
Watson Ramsbottom is Lexcel accredited, and our family department is highly recommended in the Legal 500. A friendly and supportive working environment awaits – we have been included in the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2023 – with regular team and departmental training and an open-door policy.
The Role
Watson Ramsbottom Solicitors are looking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic Commercial Property Solicitor within our property department.
The main duties of the role will be as follows:
* The sale, purchase and lease of land or property.
* Development, infrastructure and planning projects.
* Property finance and investment.
* Leasehold management.
* Landlord and tenant disputes.
* The drafting, reviewing and negotiation of contracts.
* Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and disposals.
Experience & Background
Ideally, we are looking for a qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in corporate and commercial work but applications will be considered from those with alternative relevant qualifications or who can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience.
We’re looking for somebody with excellent knowledge of:
* Legal experience which has mostly been gained on non-contentious business transactions and issues.
* Business drivers affecting, and legal, regulatory and business risks of owner-managed businesses.
* Corporate transactional work; and
* General commercial law.
You should also have
* An ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a small, supportive team while taking responsibility for their own work.
* Effective oral and written communication skills.
* Pleasant and positive manner in dealing with colleagues and clients.
* An ability to provide clear and pragmatic advice to, and deal confidently with, individuals at all levels.
* Ability to evaluate a situation in the face of time constraints and react appropriately.
* Good time management, file organisation and personal organisation.
* Ability to work effectively and flexibly in a team.
Remuneration
A salary and bonus commensurate with experience and skills and clear opportunity for progression within an ever-growing practice.
Apply Today
If you are interested, please submit a covering letter and your most up-to-date CV to our HR Manager chris.mullaney@watsonramsbottom.com or to:
The HR Manager, Watson Ramsbottom Limited, 25-29 Victoria Street, Blackburn BB1 6DN.
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