Full job descriptionWe are currently recruiting for a Senior Associate (6+ PQE) to join a highly reputable, well established Residential Real Estate team.
The roleThe residential real estate team carry out a wide variety of interesting work, dealing with a huge range of clients, working with colleagues from most areas of the business and supporting all the firm’s offices.
The firm is rated as first tier in the Legal 500 directory for real estate work, with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge. More specifically the residential team are ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide for High Value Residential Real Estate work both in London and as National Leaders (outside London). It is imperative that applicants have previously worked in High Net Worth Real Estate and for a firm of similar standing.
The team’s clients include household name media personalities and professional athletes, overseas royalty, trustees of on and off shore trust structures and HNW and UHNW individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and industries. The breadth of properties they are instructed on includes Prime London luxury mansions, listed country manors and apartments in high-end developments.
Having expanded their range of expertise and client base significantly in recent years, the team is entering an exciting phase of growth and the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and expanding the offering. This is an opportunity to take a visible position within a market-recognised team and to contribute directly to its continued development while benefiting from the platform, reach and prospects offered by a truly national firm.
The personThe firm are looking for someone who has proven ability and experience in dealing with high value residential property work, gained at a high calibre firm, with well-developed knowledge of the Building Safety Act and its impact on the sale and purchase of residential property by individuals.
The successful candidate will have substantial direct contact with clients, family offices, intermediaries and professional advisers and will be encouraged to play an active part in the development of those relationships from an early stage.
You will also have:
*Commitment to providing outstanding client service, founded on commercial judgement and tailored advice, rather than a volume-driven, process-led model.
*Enthusiasm towards building and strengthening relationships with clients and their advisors.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
*Flexibility to work with your team members and lawyers across the firm.
*Excellent written English and the ability to produce clear, logical drafting.
*Negotiating, lateral thinking and problem-solving skills.
*Effective time and matter management and a systematic approach to work.
For full details of the role please contact Natalie Mayger at The Recruiter Specialists. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.