SOLICITOR - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY (3-5+ PQE)

Location: Stafford or Newcastle (depending on the candidate)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time (36.25 hour week)
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are entering an exciting new phase of growth across the firm and are looking to expand our Commercial Property Team by recruiting someone dynamic to work with the a Director and alongside a Trainee Solicitor and Assistant.

This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a cohesive team, with scope to develop skills, take on responsibility, and progress within the firm.

Following Skills required:

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor (PQE 5+).
• Strong organisational and communication skills. 
• Experience in dealing with a full range of Commercial Property matters including refinance, sales, purchases and complex leasehold arrangements.
• A client-focused and professional approach.  
• Networking and Marketing abilities with a drive to grow the work base for the department.    
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.   
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance cover.   
• A proactive and adaptable approach.

Desirable: 

• Previous experience in a similar role.   
• Desire to develop and progress within a growing firm.     
• Prior professional links to the local area.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervision/training responsibilities in relation to Paralegal(s)/ Trainee Solicitor(s) working within the department.
• Managing a caseload effectively and efficiently. 
• Providing excellent client care. 
•  Attending other Nowell Meller offices and offsite visits where required. 

SOLICITOR - DEVELOPMENT/NEW BUILD (5+ PQE)

Location: Newcastle (Stafford considered dependant on candidate)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time (36.25 hour week)
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are entering an exciting new phase of growth across the firm and are looking to expand our Development Team by recruiting someone dynamic to work with the Director and alongside an Assistant.

The role offers the opportunity to work as part of a cohesive team, with scope to develop skills, take on responsibility, and progress within the firm.

Following Skills required:

Essential:

• Experience in dealing with a full range of development/ new build property matters including joint ventures, site acquisition, conditional contracts, wayleave/ easements, overages, pre-emption agreements, refinance, sales and promotion agreements.
• networking and marketing abilities with a drive to grow the work base for the department.   
• A client-focused and professional approach.  
• Strong organisational and communication skills.  
• A client-focused and professional approach.  
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.  
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance cover.  
• A proactive and adaptable approach.

Desirable: 

• Previous experience in a similar role.  
• Desire to develop and progress within a growing firm.  
• Prior professional links to the local area.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervision/training responsibilities in relation to Paralegal(s)/ Trainee Solicitor(s) working within the department.
• Managing a caseload effectively and efficiently.
• Providing excellent client care.  
• Attending other Nowell Meller offices and offsite visits where required. 

HOW TO JOIN THE NOWELL MELLER TEAM

To apply for a position above or to submit a general application, please submit your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your interested role and your suitability to our Practice Manager louise.fenn@nowellmeller.co.uk.

Should you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.