An exciting opportunity opportunity has arisen at one of Exeter's very top law firms, for an experienced Real Estate Solicitor (min of 4 PQE) looking to come away from a fee-earning role, without billing targets and with more of a focus on knowledge and new legislation. While some lawyers may enjoy the client-facing roles, this role will be more geared to supporting the lawyers within the Real Estate team, as opposed to external clients. This is a great opportunity to join a leading law firm with an international presence, but still with that South-West culture that allows for work-life balance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking knowledge management team, comprising of an experienced Professional Support Lawyer and a junior Professional Support Legal Specialist, who look after the knowledge development and professional support needs of a large, national Real Estate department. This role can be based in either London, Birmingham, Manchester or Exeter.
In one of the most up-market office buildings in Exeter, within a fantastic central location, as well as flexibility to work from home for part of the week, this firm leads with innovation and forward-thinking. This firm are one of (if not THE) best payers in Exeter and also offer an amazing and comprehensive benefits package, which I believe to be unrivalled in Exeter. This really is a fantastic opportunity to become a part of one of the most prestigious Top 100 firms in the country!
Tasks will include:
- Creating and maintaining precedents and practice notes as part of actively developing our know-how database, with a focus on commercial property matters, including document automation and building AI-powered due diligence and reporting templates
- Providing regular legislative, case law and policy updates relevant to the Real Estate team in relation all practice areas but with a focus on commercial property matters
- Designing and delivering the departmental education and training programme to drive the knowledge development of fee earners, including through interactive seminars and workshops
- Liaising and sharing knowledge with the firm’s other PSLs and Information & Knowledge Management as appropriate
- Assisting with regulatory and compliance matters including working with the General Counsel & Risk team to update and implement our risk management procedures
- Working with our Innovation and Business Transformation teams to develop internal systems and processes relevant to Real Estate to make greater use of workflow automation and generative AI products;
- Working with fee earners and our Marketing and Bids teams to assist with writing articles and external publications
- Maintaining and developing our relationship with external organisations such as HM Land Registry and our search provider partners as well as attending industry forums and events as necessary to ensure we remain at the forefront of market practice
Experience and skills required:
- Ideally a minimum of 4 years' PQE within real estate / property law
- Technical excellence in all aspects of commercial real estate law and practice including landlord and tenant, asset management, investment and finance structures, as well as commercial and mixed use development
- Hands on experience of working with and using workflow automation and generative AI products and the ability to utilise these strategically and creatively to improve efficiencies and service delivery for the wider team
- A strong team player, working across the national team and with other departments including Business Transformation, Innovation & Legal Technology and General Counsel & Risk.
- Ability to use initiative and to demonstrate strategic thinking – including in productization and process design.
- An ability to operate with minimum supervision
- An ability to supervise and mentor juniors within the team, including solicitor apprentices when required
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach and good communication skills both oral and written
- Friendly and professional manner with a focus on excellent service delivery
- Well-rounded capability as a commercial real estate lawyer (recent fee earning experience preferred) and a broad understanding of the varied sectors in which we operate.
Hours and Benefits:
- 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday
- Flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week (minimum of 2 days in the office)
- 25 days holiday
- £2,500 relocation expense programme for anyone wanting to relocate to Exeter
- 2 x discretionary bonuses each year
- Life Assurance
- Pension
- Free eye tests
- Free health screening
- Dental insurance scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexi-holiday scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday each year)
- Agile working day (work from home 1 day a week)
- Long service awards
- Vitality Health Private Medical Insurance
- Annual salary reviews
- Discounted legal services, including Wills
- Business travel insurance
- Cycle2Work scheme
- and more...
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Legal (contact details on the Aspiria Legal website)