17 Legal jobs in Guildford

Our well-established client is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join their busy Real Estate Team handling all matters of residential and commercial property-related matters from Landlord and Tenant to Construction and Development, Asset Management, Utilities, Conveyancing and Property Finance. Job Purpose: · To operate as an effective member of Real Estate Dispute Resolution (REDR), working within a team of REDR lawyers and paralegals and specialising in contentious residential and commercial landlord and tenant, development and property investment work. · To be responsible under supervision for own varied caseload of work and own fee targets with the opportunity to be involved in business development, training and client care · To achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of Department, including contribution hours and fees Responsibilities and duties: · Participate in and contribute to the REDR group to ensure an effective working environment, supporting Associates and Partners on more complex matters as appropriate · Attend the firm's training programme and other relevant technical training to ensure that skills and knowledge remain up-to-date · Attend and contribute to group meetings · Continuously develop own technical expertise · Maintain awareness of the legal market specifically relating to REDR · Promote the vision and culture of the Firm · Annually participate in AROM/objective meetings · Maintain a culture where individuals are encouraged to identify problems or mistakes and are encouraged to "speak up" to ensure issues are resolved Legal · Work on range of residential landlord and tenant advice work including: long leasehold advice; contested service charge recovery (Court and Tribunal); lease interpretation; advice on consultation procedures; rights of first refusal; residential lease renewal; collective enfranchisement cases; Assured Shorthold Tenancy advice as well as general advice relating to security of tenure and landlord/tenant relationship.

• Previous experience of contentious residential and commercial property required, or a solid background in litigation with a property bias and a willingness and ability to learn
• A good understanding of the relevant legislation governing residential tenancies e.g. Housing Act 1985, Housing Act 1988, Landlord & Tenant Acts 1985 and 1987 and the Protection from Eviction Act 1977. Also a good understanding of the relevant legislation governing commercial tenancies e.g. Landlord and Tenant Act 1927 and 1954, Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995
• Ability to effectively manage their time to achieve client and internal deadlines
• Understanding the importance of client care with an ability to deal with a wide range of clients with differing objectives, including being able to understand the commercial objectives of the client
• Ability to work within a team and provide support to Associates and Partners as appropriate
• Competent IT skills including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to draft documentation, with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, in writing, over the telephone and in meetings
• Ability to convey technical legal information in an effective and accessible way
  
  25 days holiday (of which 3.5 are taken during the Christmas period), plus Birthday holiday, plus Bank Holidays.
• Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sodexo Discounts
• Pension Scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on Legal work