Commercial Property Solicitor (legal 500 law firm)

A highly reputable legal 500 firm based in Blackburn are looking to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor to join their successful and friendly team.

The team work collaboratively and their focus is ensuring the best service is being provided to their clients. The position has come around due to growth and continued success.

Main purposes of role

To manage a range of residential and commercial property matters from initial

instruction through to matter conclusion

To undertake matters which you are competent to conduct having due regard to the policies and procedures defined in the Office Manual relating to your areas of work.

Ensure the successful development of the firm in line with the strategy identified in the business plan.

Key tasks

To give estimates of costs to new clients

To take initial instructions for Sale and Purchase of residential and commercial property

matters

To open files and progress matters in line with departmental procedures

To undertake administrative work on files including letter and form production and photocopying as required

To liaise with clients, estate agents, commercial agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors by telephone, post, e-mail or in person, as necessary, at every stage of the transaction

To manage a range of property matters from initial instruction through to matter conclusion

To undertake any additional delegated tasks including dealing with pre exchange of contract work, title reports, searches, raising enquiries etc.

To manage post-exchange work and registrations, including completion statements

To manage post-completion work including stamping of documents, Registration and Scheduling of Deeds

To maintain your own diary and handle matters arising, in liaison with other Legal Advisers

To ensure the confidentiality of all the firm's and clients' documentation

This role will encourage progression to management and the ideal candidate will be looking for a local firm where they can receive a market leading salary, a positive working culture and the opportunity to progress.