Solicitor

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30 March 202447 views

We are an international trading company dealing in luxury goods and having a real estate agency and property investment business in the UK. We are looking at having an in house legal counsel and establish a legal firm in dealing with all legal aspects of commercial and property matters.
The company is able to offer a hardworking and ambitious candidate a platform and roadmap for career progression. The company has a strong desire to build the practice with other talented and carefully selected professionals over time to support growth.

Key Skills & Requirements:
· UK Qualified Solicitor with significant demonstrable experience in at least one of (1) commercial (2) property and at least some experience in all two areas.
· Legal experience
· Strong communication
. Self initiative
. Performance driven

Salary:
Depending on credentials, experience, performance and ability. Additional benefits can include a percentage, bonus. Company believes in fair and good remuneration package based on revenues generated.

Job description
About the role:
Working closely with the Directors and the senior leadership team, you will provide legal support, direction and implement on all actions required in matters for the group and for client’s introduced, referred and those new clients requiring services can offer.
You will advise the business on a wide range of matters and you will, amongst other things:
· Draft, review, amend and negotiate commercial property leases, supplier agreements, customer terms and conditions and internal and external policies;
· Advise the HR and management teams on employee relations matters such as grievances, disciplinaries and performance management with a pragmatic and commercial approach;
· Ensure compliance with all data laws and regulations including GDPR and Data Protection Act and liaising with the ICO where relevant;
· Manage all group litigation;
· Keep the Directors and the relevant business functions updated on any relevant legal and regulatory changes that they need to be mindful of;
· Advise and manage on all aspects of M&A and financing; and
· Manage external legal counsel as and when required.

Responsibilities
Work can be split into contentious legal work, which involves resolving disputes, and non-contentious legal work, which covers legal aspects of a client's business or personal issues.
Whichever type of work you undertake, you'll need to:
meet and interview clients to establish the firm's suitability to provide the necessary advice and services, based on the firm's specialism and likely cost
take a client's instructions
advise a client on the law and legal issues relating to their case
draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client's individual needs
negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives
research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure
supervise the implementation of agreements
coordinate the work of all parties involved
correspond with clients and opposing solicitors
attend meetings and negotiations with opposing parties
act on behalf of clients in disputes and represent them in court, or at tribunals, if necessary
instruct barristers or specialist advocates to appear in court for the client in complex disputes
prepare papers for court
work in a team, sometimes referring cases to the head of department
supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals and legal secretaries as appropriate
arrange and attend further client meetings where necessary to progress with the case and finalise documentation
check all documentation prior to signing and implementing
calculate claims for damages, compensation, maintenance, etc
carry out administrative duties, e.g. completing time sheets so that charges for work can be calculated and billing clients for work done on their behalf
take referrals from other firms of solicitors when a conflict of interest arises or if they have no specialist practitioner available
keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports.

Work Location: In person as and remote possibility.
Working hours
You'll normally work part time However, working longer working hours is not unusual and some roles will involve some evening and weekend work. It would not be uncommon or more likely to work unsocial, longer than usual hours and as required. Working hours can be unpredictable as you need to be flexible to meet clients' needs.
  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Expert
  • Employment
    Full-time

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IFMCG • 1-10 Employees

Hiring with us since March, 2024

International trading company in luxury goods and in real estate agency in sales, property investment and property services.

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