Development Property Lawyer (Real Estate)

Your new company
My client is a leading law firm based in the South East with multiple offices in Buckinghamshire and London. They are a full-service firm, offering a comprehensive range of legal services to businesses and private individuals. They act for blue-chip companies that are household names as well as SMEs, entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organisations.

My client is already working within the international markets, regularly advising clients in the UK doing business overseas and international clients wanting to invest in the UK. The firm has a rich history and retains their reputation for high-quality legal advice from lawyers who are experts in their fields. At the same time, their modern and innovative approach means that they deliver practical and cost-effective solutions.

Your new role
Senior lawyer in the Development arm of the Real Estate team. Undertake and supervise fee earning work and supervise/deputise in your area of practice:

• Experienced development property lawyer - preferably with contacts, but it is not a pre-requisite. Strong knowledge of site acquisition, finance and disposal.
• Experience in handling fast paced and highly demanding clients
• Technical knowledge of development work including planning aspects
• Ability to work closely with the Partner in Charge of the team, handle both their own case load, and have exposure to Partner's cases from time to time
• In their personal fee earning work billings in accordance with set targets, other than where exceptional circumstances apply.
• Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firm's quality and risk management procedures.
• Ensure proper control of work in progress, billing and cash collection.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff that they oversee or supervise, whether on an office or departmental basis.
• Be effective in developing new work from existing clients and seek new clients for themselves and others. Will develop and support marketing initiatives.
• Maintain and nurture an appropriate network of contacts and referrers and endeavour to promote the firm in their professional and personal lives.
• Gain or maintain IT skills appropriate to modern legal practice, such as ability to send, forward and respond to e-mails with or without attachments, conduct research on internet and ensure proper filing of all data.
• Understand the main uses and applications of the office telephone system - e.g. be able to re-route calls, set up conference calls, etc.

What you'll need to succeed
Must be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales and hold a current practising certificate. The ideal candidate will be working at a senior level with at least 5 PQE in Real Estate and Development work. You should live locally within the Buckinghamshire county or be willing to relocate/commute to the office with ease.

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