Job Title : Commercial Property Solicitor Location : Huntingdon Salary : Negotiable but usually around 50,000 to 70,000 Company Overview: Our client is a prestigious law firm based in Huntingdon, renowned for its exceptional commercial property practice. With a proven track record of handling complex and high-value transactions, the firm is currently expanding its commercial property team due to increased demand for its services. Job Description: We are seeking a talented and ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor to join our dynamic team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, lease negotiations, and property finance arrangements. Key Responsibilities: - Manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services to clients. - Collaborate effectively within a team environment, demonstrating leadership qualities when required. - Maintain excellent time management skills to meet billing and fee earning targets. - Provide professional and strategic advice to clients, exhibiting confidence and expertise in commercial property law. Key Requirements: - Qualified lawyer with substantial experience gained within a reputable legal practice, preferably a Legal 500 firm. - Proficient in commercial leases, acquisitions, disposals, and property finance arrangements. - Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. - Comfortable working autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team setting. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional demeanour. Additional Experience (Desirable): - Exposure to agricultural law and related matters such as farm business tenancies and estate management. - Knowledge of planning law and the construction process would be advantageous. Benefits: - Flexible working arrangements, including up to 40% remote work. - Competitive holiday allowance with additional benefits such as pension scheme and life assurance. - Structured career progression plan tailored to individual goals and ambitions, with potential for partnership.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Job Title : Commercial Property Solicitor Location : Huntingdon Salary : Negotiable but usually around 50,000 to 70,000 Company Overview: Our client is a prestigious law firm based in Huntingdon, renowned for its exceptional commercial property practice. With a proven track record of handling complex and high-value transactions, the firm is currently expanding its commercial property team due to increased demand for its services. Job Description: We are seeking a talented and ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor to join our dynamic team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, lease negotiations, and property finance arrangements. Key Responsibilities: - Manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services to clients. - Collaborate effectively within a team environment, demonstrating leadership qualities when required. - Maintain excellent time management skills to meet billing and fee earning targets. - Provide professional and strategic advice to clients, exhibiting confidence and expertise in commercial property law. Key Requirements: - Qualified lawyer with substantial experience gained within a reputable legal practice, preferably a Legal 500 firm. - Proficient in commercial leases, acquisitions, disposals, and property finance arrangements. - Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. - Comfortable working autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team setting. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional demeanour. Additional Experience (Desirable): - Exposure to agricultural law and related matters such as farm business tenancies and estate management. - Knowledge of planning law and the construction process would be advantageous. Benefits: - Flexible working arrangements, including up to 40% remote work. - Competitive holiday allowance with additional benefits such as pension scheme and life assurance. - Structured career progression plan tailored to individual goals and ambitions, with potential for partnership.
JOB TITLE: CONVEYANCING TEAM ASSISTANT SALARY: £25,000 - £27,000 HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: Monday to Friday BENEFITS: 25 + stats + excellent additional bens Do you commute to work at a distance and are now looking to work in Cambridge? Do you have experience in Residential Conveyancing and want to support a busy team? If so, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Team Assistant at a forward-thinking Cambridge law firm. If you are an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Secretary seeking a work-life balance with good IT skills, we welcome your CV. Main Purpose of the Role: To provide the team and wider Department with the administrative support they need, to allow seamless legal services to clients and to help them maximise the amount of time they can spend on client work. Daily Duties: Extensive client liaison - Interaction with clients, including telephone discussions/meetings and greeting at appointments. Taking new enquiries using the new enquiries form Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter once opened by the Office Administrator: compliance, file organisation and record-keeping, billing, key dates, write-offs, credit control matters - hand over to office Administrator for file closing. Management of outgoing paper-based posts to the Office Administrator. Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in accordance with Department protocols and saved correctly. Keeping fee earners up to date on the progress of a task(s), communicating always to manage expectations and meet all deadlines. Managing nationwide and international travel. Extensive diary and inbox management. Liaising with Senior Management and fee earners to maintain communication levels internally and externally. Produce documents to a high standard. Work with the typists and office administrators to ensure all aspects of the file and communications are managed effectively. Undertake Department Specific duties where applicable. Support, if required, the wider functions and departments of the Firm Ensuring you have a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and all other compliance requirements of a regulated practice. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Residential Property experience You can expect full support and ongoing training from the outset with genuine prospects for career progression. Well organised Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Excellent communication skills Team player Take ownership of your workload Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines Willingness to work well as part of a busy, friendly team A commitment to providing excellent customer service Can build a rapport with clients Are you a Legal Secretary, Float Secretary, Secretary, Legal Assistant, Team Assistant, Commercial Property or Residential Conveyancing with Digital Dictation, BigHand, Document Production experience and reside near St Ives, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Houghton, Godmanchester, Hilton, Ely, Chatteris, Haddendham.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
JOB TITLE: CONVEYANCING TEAM ASSISTANT SALARY: £25,000 - £27,000 HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: Monday to Friday BENEFITS: 25 + stats + excellent additional bens Do you commute to work at a distance and are now looking to work in Cambridge? Do you have experience in Residential Conveyancing and want to support a busy team? If so, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Team Assistant at a forward-thinking Cambridge law firm. If you are an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Secretary seeking a work-life balance with good IT skills, we welcome your CV. Main Purpose of the Role: To provide the team and wider Department with the administrative support they need, to allow seamless legal services to clients and to help them maximise the amount of time they can spend on client work. Daily Duties: Extensive client liaison - Interaction with clients, including telephone discussions/meetings and greeting at appointments. Taking new enquiries using the new enquiries form Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter once opened by the Office Administrator: compliance, file organisation and record-keeping, billing, key dates, write-offs, credit control matters - hand over to office Administrator for file closing. Management of outgoing paper-based posts to the Office Administrator. Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in accordance with Department protocols and saved correctly. Keeping fee earners up to date on the progress of a task(s), communicating always to manage expectations and meet all deadlines. Managing nationwide and international travel. Extensive diary and inbox management. Liaising with Senior Management and fee earners to maintain communication levels internally and externally. Produce documents to a high standard. Work with the typists and office administrators to ensure all aspects of the file and communications are managed effectively. Undertake Department Specific duties where applicable. Support, if required, the wider functions and departments of the Firm Ensuring you have a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and all other compliance requirements of a regulated practice. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Residential Property experience You can expect full support and ongoing training from the outset with genuine prospects for career progression. Well organised Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Excellent communication skills Team player Take ownership of your workload Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines Willingness to work well as part of a busy, friendly team A commitment to providing excellent customer service Can build a rapport with clients Are you a Legal Secretary, Float Secretary, Secretary, Legal Assistant, Team Assistant, Commercial Property or Residential Conveyancing with Digital Dictation, BigHand, Document Production experience and reside near St Ives, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Houghton, Godmanchester, Hilton, Ely, Chatteris, Haddendham.
Senior Property Administrator Meyer Scott Ref: VR/08918 Salary: 25,000 - 26,000 per annum Location: Swavesey, Cambs Type: Permanent Our client procures, develops, leases, and manages commercial properties in the UK. They own all their premises, many of which are in prime sites. This well-established business, based in well-appointed offices in the countryside, manages residential, student rooms and a wide variety of commercial and retail premises. As a Senior Administrator you would be managing a private portfolio of properties and tenancy requirements. Reporting to the Head of Commercial & Development. Key Objectives of job To maximise value of the portfolio by minimising voids and maximising rental income. To professionally manage the properties and tenant relationships. To ensure properties are kept in good condition, and that all Health & Safety and Compliance is in order. To ensure best service and advice is delivered within the department and in line with the companies' values and mission. To manage and maintain the Client relationship ensuring the required levels of service are met. To represent the company professionally Main Duties & Responsibilities To oversee key lease events (e.g. lease-ends) and progress the re-letting of vacant units. To oversee vacant unit marketing, including via external agents. To undertake regular property inspections and engage in person with tenants and other stakeholders. To mitigate costs and secure savings across the portfolio. To monitor service charge budgets and expenditure. To ensure Health & Safety and statutory compliance is to the required standard. To oversee insurance claims and associated works. To liaise with the Finance department to ensure charges and income are correct and up to date; and to assist the credit controller with the collection of arrears. To liaise with the Maintenance department and external contractors to progress repair works. To cooperate closely with the Senior Property Manager to resolve day-to-day management issues. To oversee your portfolio to ensure it is managed effectively and professionally, and to provide support to others as and when required. To assist line manager and other departments with refurbishment or redevelopment project when required. To liaise with and actively manage solicitors and external agents with regard to the drafting of new leases and associated documentation, as well as acquisition, disposal and financing due diligence where required. Software Proficiencies Outlook, Excel, Word, Landmark (property management software), Evernote. Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Senior Property Administrator Meyer Scott Ref: VR/08918 Salary: 25,000 - 26,000 per annum Location: Swavesey, Cambs Type: Permanent Our client procures, develops, leases, and manages commercial properties in the UK. They own all their premises, many of which are in prime sites. This well-established business, based in well-appointed offices in the countryside, manages residential, student rooms and a wide variety of commercial and retail premises. As a Senior Administrator you would be managing a private portfolio of properties and tenancy requirements. Reporting to the Head of Commercial & Development. Key Objectives of job To maximise value of the portfolio by minimising voids and maximising rental income. To professionally manage the properties and tenant relationships. To ensure properties are kept in good condition, and that all Health & Safety and Compliance is in order. To ensure best service and advice is delivered within the department and in line with the companies' values and mission. To manage and maintain the Client relationship ensuring the required levels of service are met. To represent the company professionally Main Duties & Responsibilities To oversee key lease events (e.g. lease-ends) and progress the re-letting of vacant units. To oversee vacant unit marketing, including via external agents. To undertake regular property inspections and engage in person with tenants and other stakeholders. To mitigate costs and secure savings across the portfolio. To monitor service charge budgets and expenditure. To ensure Health & Safety and statutory compliance is to the required standard. To oversee insurance claims and associated works. To liaise with the Finance department to ensure charges and income are correct and up to date; and to assist the credit controller with the collection of arrears. To liaise with the Maintenance department and external contractors to progress repair works. To cooperate closely with the Senior Property Manager to resolve day-to-day management issues. To oversee your portfolio to ensure it is managed effectively and professionally, and to provide support to others as and when required. To assist line manager and other departments with refurbishment or redevelopment project when required. To liaise with and actively manage solicitors and external agents with regard to the drafting of new leases and associated documentation, as well as acquisition, disposal and financing due diligence where required. Software Proficiencies Outlook, Excel, Word, Landmark (property management software), Evernote. Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm