Associate Solicitor

About the Role

Our focus is on providing outstanding client service, through expert, clear advice and assistance with Commercial Property matters, delivered in a professional and engaged way that leads to high levels of client satisfaction. We work together at all levels of our team to create a supportive and pro-active environment to achieve this.

• Department: Commercial Property
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: Guildford
• Workplace Type: In office

Job Details

Key Tasks, Duties and Quality Standards

• Provide legal counsel, guidance and solutions to clients on commercial property and residential investment matters.
• Assist the department as a whole in meeting its fee earning targets by providing help, advice and assistance to clients of the department as well as other departments of the firm.
• Collaborate with clients, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to structure commercial property transactions effectively.
• Draft and review legal documents.
• Identify any legal obstacles or concerns that could impact transactions and work to resolve them.
• Stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to real estate financing in the UK.
• Ensure that all transactions adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
• Supervise junior staff where necessary.
• Assess potential risks associated with commercial property deals and provide strategic advice to clients on risk management and mitigation.
• Demonstrates consistent willingness to become involved in activities of the firm, including marketing, outside of normal working hours.
• Is developing a client/referrer base and/or appreciates and identifies opportunities to refer work to other departments.
• Promotes good file management.
• Understand the importance of time recording and financial control with particular regard to cash-flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently without non fee-earner support.
• Undertake other duties as from time to time required.
• Assist during the absence of other fee earners.
• Wants to be part of a dynamic commercial property team, which spans 5 offices, and genuinely contribute to the positive development and success of the firm.

Qualifications

• A good honours degree followed by LPC, training contract and PSC /or a good honours degree followed by SQE and qualifying work experience/ or a good honours degree with CILEX to Fellow level, LPC and PSC, and admitted by SRA as a solicitor.

Essential Personal Qualities, Skills and Abilities

• Is professional and courteous in communication at all times, both internally with colleagues and externally with clients and others.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude.
• Sound training.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve complex legal issues.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Understands and adheres to regulatory and compliance procedures at all times.
• Demonstrates an understanding of, and alignment with, the values of the firm.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Prior knowledge of Practice Evolve or other practice management systems.
• Familiarity with Practical Law and LexisNexis.

Rewards and Benefits

Financial

• Annual salary review
• Annual bonus scheme
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Death in Service benefit of 4 x salary
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Paid professional memberships
• Long service rewards.

Health and Wellbeing

• Private medical cover
• Company sick pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Regular socials.

Work Life Enrichment

• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity / paternity leave, shared parental leave and adoption benefits
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Sabbaticals
• Study leave.

Learning and Development

• Trainee Solicitor programme
• Extensive CPD programme
• Annual performance reviews
• Personal career progression plans.

About the Team

The Commercial Property team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] handles a broad spectrum of work, from complex acquisitions and leasing to development, investment, and enfranchisement matters. Lawyers gain exposure to high-value, technically varied work across diverse sectors. With a strong partner-led model and longstanding client relationships, this is a rewarding team for those seeking depth and progression in property law.

The Office

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Guildford, 65 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4RD (Get directions: Map)

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

More than just a law firm, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a community where your career can flourish. They prioritise professional development, collaboration, and a supportive environment that empowers their team to excel. Values include Community, Accountable, Responsive, Empowered, Solutions-focused (TWM CARES). [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to diversity and inclusion.

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