At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with charity real estate transactions and collaborate on complex projects.
- Company: Top 50 national law firm with a supportive and innovative culture.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, private healthcare, performance bonuses, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for mentorship and clear career advancement in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in commercial real estate while making a positive impact.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with up to 4 years of experience in real estate.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Top 50, award winning, national law firm with over 700 lawyers nationally wishes to recruit a newly or recently qualified Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in their Chelmsford office.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Solicitor/Associate to assist with a busy caseload within the Charity Real Estate team which comprises of two senior lawyers who specialise in advising charities and other not-for-profit organisations on their land and property dealings.
The Role:
This role offers the opportunity for one-on-one learning and mentoring but also plenty of scope for you to work with colleagues across the firm and make the role your own, with a clear path for career advancement.
Your responsibilities:
- Buying and selling property for investment or occupational purposes
- Landlord and tenant issues for charities and not for profits
- Strategic development
- Compliance with charity law in the context of land and property
- Collaborative work on complex projects with the Charities team, such as the property aspects of charity mergers, incorporations, restructures and closures
About You:
- Qualified Solicitor
- NQ - 4 years PQE
- Experience within a strong regional, national or City firm
- Experience in some or all of the following real estate areas; Commercial landlord and tenant work, Investment and asset management, General commercial property development
- Experience of acting for banks and/or borrowers in secured lending matters
- Knowledge of providing property support as part of corporate transactions
- No prior experience of charity law is necessary as this can be taught.
Salary and Benefits:
- 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (rising to 30 days)
- 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
- Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
- 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
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