Charity / Commercial Property Solicitor

This pioneering and highly ranked Legal 500 firm's reputation is first-class; they operate on some of the finest work in the legal sector, steadily climbing that ranks to find themselves a Top 100 UK law firm.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Charity Property/Commercial Property Solicitor to join what a thriving firm in the City of London.

The Firm:

Ranked in the Top 100, this firm is different to many other City firms - they have a unique progressive culture, and unlike other City firms, it is common for people to stay with them for their entire careers. As a result, it is rare to find staff retention rates this good.

The firm is known for dealing with the highest quality work, and the London office has 400 members known for punching well above their weight.

The practice advises on projects of national significance such as the transformation of Battersea Power Station and the construction of HS2.

The firm values work-life balance and has a friendly, progressive and supportive team dynamic but handles quality work like that of much larger City firms.

The Role:

The firm is seeking a Charity/Commercial Property Solicitor to join at the Associate level.

You will be joining a highly regarded team that advises 8 Church of England dioceses as well as numerous other charitable clients.

You will gain exposure to a wide variety of high-quality property transactions including charity property disposals and acquisitions, commercial leases and assisting with major development projects among other unusual and interesting instructions.

This role comes with exciting client exposure, encompassing leading the relationship with a key diocesan client.
You will provide advice spanning a range of legal matters such as property, charity and trust law.

The department aims to provide excellent value to its client base while continuing to forge a reputation as the go-to firm in the ecclesiastical and charity markets.

The Housing sub-team sits within the wider 21-strong litigation team and there are very solid prospects for progression as the Housing team has grown rapidly in the last 5 years.

Requirements:

• England and Wales qualified solicitor with 3-7 years PQE
• Experience in charity/property law is essential
• Able communicator with a client focus
• Good work ethic and a commercial mindset

This will is a fantastic Charity Property / Commercial Property role in a pioneering and flexible firm in the heart of London.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact Jonathan Kitto at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.