Solicitor 5-10 years PQE
Commercial Property & Planning
Southampton
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We are looking for a talented and passionate solicitor to join our exciting Property & Planning department based in our Southampton office. With 5 to 10 years experience, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload and be focussed on delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients. The right candidate will demonstrate high levels of accuracy, knowledge of Firms and Departmental needs and procedures, ensuring deadlines are met.
Recognised as an “outstanding property team” and a leader in the south of England, our property lawyers have a well-earned reputation for providing sound and pragmatic legal advice across all property matters.
This is a generalist role however, experience and an interest in development work is desirable. The successful candidate will work for a range of clients including institutions, national businesses, private investors developers and private land owners carrying out a range of high quality work.
The Candidate
- 5-10 years PQE
- Ability to negotiate effectively
- Knowledge of property development or retail preferred, but not essential
- Ensure the highest level of client care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A sense of initiative and enthusiasm
- Good IT skills
The Commercial Property & Planning department is made up of 15 partners, 3 senior associates, 6 associates, 12 solicitors, 2 planning consultants, 11 paralegals, 1 legal executive, 2 legal assistants, 2 trainee solicitors and 4 administrative assistants.
You’ll work alongside like-minded ambitious, friendly and supportive professionals to enable you to succeed in your career.
As a firm we strongly encourage a work-life balance and have various initiatives in place to make sure you’re supported. This support is far reaching and includes a mentorship programme, wellbeing initiatives and social activities.
We actively encourage open and transparent working environments across the firm so there is space for you to flourish as an individual.
Both of our offices are situated in the heart of a City, within walking distance from a train station, high street shops and green spaces. Winchester has a cathedral and a river running through it, whilst Southampton has a thriving port, a 10 minute walk from the office.
If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please complete the form below and upload your CV
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