Solicitor - Commercial Property in Devizes

Solicitor – Commercial Property Devizes Full Time, some hybrid working Salary is dependent on experience We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor – Commercial Property to join our client based in their Devizes office. Specific Roles and Responsibilities: * To manage all client work allocated by the Team Lead in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm's Office Manual and Lexcel standards. * To ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs. * At all times to exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner. * To ensure the confidentiality and security of all documentation and information of the practice and clients. * To achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording. * In close liaison with the Finance team, to have overall responsibility for credit control on own matters. * To comply with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and the Solicitors’ Code of Conduct 2011. * To maintain clear and precise communications with other staff in the firm. * To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations. * To supervise, support and develop immediate support staff and fee earning staff as agreed with the Head of Department. * To take responsibility for and attend to your CPD needs. * In conjunction with the firm, to comply with the relevant training requirements of the SRA and to assist with in-house training as may be required. * To carry out any other duties and responsibilities that may be required by the Team Lead. Client Development and Marketing: * To be active in promoting the services of the firm and the specific team, its image and ethos (in liaison with Head of Department and other partners) through local marketing activities e.g. forums, trade groups, professional bodies etc. Management: * Expectations for management will depend on the level of experience of the Solicitor, size of team, nature of work etc. Person Specification: Experience and knowledge: * 1-5 years PQE with broad commercial property experience to include Landlord and Tenant, acquisitions and disposals and development work * Experience of managing own workload effectively, particularly in a pressurised environment * Strong organisational skills * Flexible approach to work * Experience of liaising with agents and other professionals * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to demonstrate commitment to high quality and a customer service focus * Experience of using a Case Management System * Ability to travel to clients etc * Strong ICT skills. Professional Qualifications: * At least a degree of 2:1 or evidence of a similar ability * Recognised professional qualification as a Solicitor entitling the role-holder to practice in England & Wales. * Current practising certificate (or entitlement to obtain one) from the Law Society * Evidence of continuing professional development in the area of expertise By applying for this role you give permission for Purely Recruitment to submit your personal information contained within your CV or any other relevant information provided in order for the prospective employer to review your application for the specific role applied for. Purely recruitment will not submit or use your personal information for any other purposes other than for searching for alternative employment