Paralegal/Solicitor NQ – 3 years PQE
Commercial, Rural and Agricultural Property
Winchester
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The Role
We are looking for a talented Paralegal, junior Solicitor or CILEX (up to 3 years’ PQE) to join our Property team in Winchester and support one of our Property Partners and two Senior Associates, who between them cover commercial, rural and agricultural property (including high-end rural homes and estates). Some prior experience of rural/agricultural work would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Reviewing initial instructions from clients
- Carrying out initial communication (verbal and written) with all parties including clients, other side solicitors, lenders, and brokers
- Identifying early issues on instructions and advising on options available
- Investigation of title, searches, planning position, enquiries and any ancillary documentation;
- Raising enquiries as appropriate
- Drafting and/or reviewing various Commercial Property documents; leases, transfers, security documents, etc.
- Preparing Reports on Title and Lease Reports
- Carrying out pre completion searches and dealing with completion
- Attending to registration of the applicable documents with Companies House and Land Registry (as applicable) within the relevant time periods
- Supporting the partner and associates as required with their transactions
The Candidate
The key attributes for this role are:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly organised
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to work well, sometimes under pressure, to tight deadlines
- A good team player
- Flexible and proactive approach
- Previous experience of dealing with Commercial Property transactions
- Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- A desire to learn and develop
- Some prior experience with rural/agricultural work would be advantageous, but is not a requirement
Rewards and Benefits
We want you to thrive at Paris Smith and be the best version of yourself. That’s why we do what we can to support your health and happiness both at work and outside it.
Rewards and Benefits
We want you to thrive at Paris Smith and be the best version of yourself. That’s why we do what we can to support your health and happiness both at work and outside it.
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of other benefits.
Competitive salary
We’ll give you a salary that’s appropriate for your experience, service line and location. We use third-party market research to make sure what we pay is competitive compared with the rest of the market.
Performance incentive
We take a performance driven approach at Paris Smith. So, if you perform well and are eligible, you may receive a bonus on top of your salary.
Benefits
Whilst pay is of course important, we look to provide a broad range of benefits as well, focused on health, wellbeing and family.
- 26 days’ holiday (increasing by one day per one year of service up to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme membership
- Private medical insurance (subject to eligibility)
- Group income protection (subject to eligibility)
- Life assurance cover
- Personal accident cover
- Discounted legal fees
- Shopping Gateway: get product discounts by shopping online
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Wellbeing
At Paris Smith, the health and wellbeing of our staff is of the utmost importance. In support of this, we offer:
- access to a number of fully trained Mental Health First Aiders;
- health assessments (subject to eligibility);
- an annual Wellbeing Week;
- annual flu vaccinations;
- eyecare vouchers;
- financial wellbeing – access to professional financial advice throughout the year; and
- Employee Assistance Programme.
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You will work closely with one of our Property Partners, alongside two experienced Senior Associates, supporting them on a broad range of commercial, rural and agricultural property transactions, including high-value rural homes and estates. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a highly regarded and supportive team.
If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please complete the form below and upload your CV
Have a question before you apply?
Email the Recruitment team at recruitment@parissmith.co.uk
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