Work under the supervision of the Head of Commercial Law to assist the Fee Earners with progressing commercial files relating to acquisitions of property and refinances of the same within the deadlines imposed by auctioneers and client requirements.
To assist with discharging the tasks following the completion of a transaction.
To complete the above while working well within the team of the department and with the other teams within the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- To assist with the preparation of undertakings as required by lenders’ solicitors.
- To assist with arranging conferences to deliver the necessary legal advice to clients, as well as organising the security documents for those meetings.
- Obtain relevant documentation for the matter, including ordering searches, obtaining documents from the Land Registry and Companies House.
- To assist in drafting completion statements as a transaction approaches completion.
- To complete and file the Applications to register transfers of title at HM Land Registry as well as registering charges at HM Land Registry and Companies House, together with Stamp Duty Land Tax returns, as necessary.
- Proactively work with your team to progress the matter.
- Accurately maintain an up-to-date electronic record of the activity on the matter.
- Liaising with the commercial team and the people within other departments of the firm.
- Liaising with the compliance team and support staff and adhering to all policies and procedures as set out by the Company.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training (Desirable)
- A Law degree or equivalent work-based experience.
Experience (Desirable)
- Previous experience in a fast-paced office environment.
- Experience working within Commercial Property.
Qualities & Attitudes (Essential)
- Communication skills: You will be working with a wide range of people, from clients to other solicitors and other industry professionals, so the ability to communicate well and in a professional manner is essential.
- Written communication skills: spelling and grammar.
- Attention to detail: high level of accuracy and attention to detail when preparing legal documents or filling out forms and statements.
- Teamwork: able to work with clients, lawyers, and other legal secretaries.
- Strong sense of discretion.
- Courteous and professional demeanor.
- Demonstrate that you can cope well under pressure.
- IT skills: Most work is be carried out electronically.
Knowledge
- Understanding on how to use MS Office (essential).
- Legal terminology, although full training will be given (desirable).
- Ability to work with legal technology (Computer systems, transcription software, Dictaphone etc) (desirable).
We Offer
- Easily accessible North Bristol location
- Free onsite parking
- Great public transport links
- Paid bank holidays
Note: This job list is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.
The Post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and we will aim to reach an agreement on any changes.