Commercial Property Associate/Senior Associate – Angel (North London)

About us: Since 1976, Streathers has been advising individuals, businesses, and charities on a wide variety of legal matters. We are a rapidly growing, boutique London law firm building long-standing relationships with our colleagues and clients and are known for our work in commercial and residential property, private client legal advice, corporate and commercial law, litigation, employment law and family law. We have offices in Highgate, Hampstead, Crouch End and we have recently opened in Angel. We have a resolute and knowledgeable team of solicitors, who are specialists in their field. We offer a friendly yet professional approach and first-class level of service. We understand that our clients may be seeking guidance at some of the most challenging and stressful times in their lives. That is why we lead with kindness, patience, and a determination to bring about the best outcome for them. Our commercial success is reinforced by our unique culture. We have been certified as Great Place To Work last year. This prestigious award is based on what current employees say about their experience working at the firm and the survey results showed we outscored the average of other certified firms in the legal profession, with 98% of employees saying you are made to feel welcome when joining the company. You would be part of a growing team and firm that is widely respected across London and beyond. We actively encourage colleagues to get involved in various social and networking opportunities across our offices and look to hire people who are team players, who value and support their own and their colleagues’ individualism and wellbeing. Job specification: Our growing property department in our Angel office is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Associate/Senior Associate to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience handling commercial property transactions and providing strategic advice to clients, including investors, developers, landlords, and tenants. We are looking for a proactive candidate to deliver consistently high levels of client service and bring a loyal client base to Streathers. A candidate with a loyal client or referrer following would be ideal but not a requirement. Duties: Taking on matters within the commercial property department, with cases and transactions including (but not limited to) freehold acquisitions and disposals and leasehold assignments, new leases and re-financing etc. Providing strategic advice to clients, including investors, developers, landlords, and tenants. Managing own case load and building your own work and building contacts with local agents/referrers. Contributing to business development efforts and the growth and development of the department by attending marketing and networking events as well as providing regular content for external newsletters and legal updates. Obtaining regular positive feedback from clients, colleagues and referrers. Taking on responsibility within a close-knit team and helping to teach trainees and paralegals. Dealing directly with clients to take instructions and deliver on client expectations. Working closely with partners and solicitors to develop client relationship skills. Identifying and following relevant SRA principles and rules of professional conduct. Complying with risk management processes and policies. Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills. Adept client care skills and ability to manage own caseload. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must be experienced at multi-tasking, managing time sensitive documents and taking responsibility for delegated tasks. Must thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment. Experience and qualifications: Must have 5-year PQE within the commercial property department. Must have obtained a 2:1 or 1st class undergraduate degree. Benefits: Target related bonuses. An extremely friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment. An extensive wellbeing programme with an exceptional range of initiatives and benefits such as the Employee Assistance Programme. This offers all colleagues generous access to professional services to help with wellbeing and mental health. A generous annual leave offering, including 25 days holiday a year; plus, birthdays and the period between Christmas and New Year. Hybrid and flexible working (where the role permits). Access to our Life Assurance Scheme which offers financial support to loved ones in the event of an employee’s death (4 x the employee’s salary). Private medical insurance provided by Bupa. Pension contributions as per the Streathers Pension Scheme – Streathers contribute 3% of gross salary and employees contribute 5%. Monthly socials funded by Streathers. An annual holiday with the Streathers team subsidised by Streathers. Generous parental leave. Paid sabbatical leave after 10 years of employment. Bicycle funding as part of the Cycle to Work scheme. A generous employee referral scheme. Training opportunities. Paid volunteering opportunities. Paid optical care. Salary dependant on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr