Associate / Senior Associate - Norwich

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm with a heritage spanning 160 years. We have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in various locations. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.

We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition, working with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Our collegiate culture encourages everyone to achieve their next level in everything they do.

The Residential Property team is a team of 60+ members operating out of seven offices but working together as one team. We have a vacancy to fill in the team which will involve acting on routine residential property transactions as well as more complex and high-end matters with a focus on the Norwich marketplace.

The role will suit a candidate with a significant following and marketplace presence to actively and effectively grow the practice, although this is not essential. A minimum of 6 years PQE in a professional legal environment as a Solicitor/Legal Exec/Licensed Conveyancer is required.

• Contribute to thought leadership and sector-focused marketing initiatives.
• A proven ability to meet the demands of high value conveyancing including enhanced accessibility.
• An ability to actively market within this specialist sector and to focus on growing new relationships.
• Competence in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation.
• Acting for high net worth individuals and a range of clients from individuals to corporate entities on diverse residential property matters.
• Acting on the purchase, sale and financing of routine and complex freehold/leasehold and high value properties.
• Working alongside and developing relationships with local agents including high end property finders and estate agents.
• Providing technical support to local team members including overseeing and training of junior team members as needed.
• Being actively involved with developing and implementing the Norwich team business development plan.
• Instilling the Birketts’ culture and brand signatures and values throughout the team.

At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth.

We offer the following core benefits:

• 25 or 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays.
• Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service.
• Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed).
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee).
• Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme.
• Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance.
• Paid CSR Day.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Electric car scheme.
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy.
• Dress for your Day Policy.

Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles.

Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all.