Anthony Collins are are looking for a dynamic and experienced Property Solicitor to work in our Third Sector Property team on a 12 month maternity cover. 

The team’s client base is comprised of charities (national and regional), social businesses, charitable care operators and other third sector organisations. The team prides itself on its first-class service given to clients and to the value we add as being experts in the sectors in which we operate. The team is successful and growing and has a large emphasis on teamwork, collaboration and a supportive and encouraging environment.

Our work includes:

• Landlord and tenant and asset management work;
• Involvement in all aspects of property work for the team’s third sector client base, including sales, purchases, development, property finance etc
• Advising on various property documents including agreements, deeds of easements, licences, deeds of variation, overage/option deeds etc;
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships;
• Running own caseload;
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures.

Key Tasks

• Have good experience in a range of commercial property transactions to include sales, purchases, leases, financing and landlord & tenant and to have the ability to hold a broad and interesting caseload.
• Draft appropriate legal documentation. Full training will be given on charities requirements in the transactions/documents (and we do not expect the candidate to have experience of this) but good knowledge of all other aspects of commercial property and ability to run a caseload on is essential.
• Client relationships will be key so candidate will need to have good written and oral communication skills, a proactive approach to keeping clients updated, ability to prioritise and plan their work so as to meet deadlines and service standards.
• Negotiate with solicitors representing opposing party where appropriate.
• Ensure effective completion of administrative tasks particularly maintaining accurate, detailed client files and completion of SRA and other required documentation.
• Prepare bills for payment and monitor outstanding fees making every effort to ensure prompt payment.
• Maintain professional knowledge and understanding through training, ensuring completion of the Law Society CPD requirements.
• Time record appropriately