The Role: Property Solicitor / Legal Executive

Are you a detail-driven legal professional with a passion for property law? Do you thrive on building strong client relationships while delivering exceptional legal solutions? In this role, you’ll handle a wide range of property matters, guide and support team members, and play a key part in business development. You’ll have the opportunity to foster long-term client connections, grow your professional network, and contribute to the continued success of a respected firm. If you’re ready to combine technical expertise with strategic thinking in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Join a Well-Known and Reputable Law Firm

Gillespie Recruitment is thrilled to partner with a highly thought of law firm based in Sunderland, recognised for their dedication to the outstanding provision of legal services to both individual and commercial clients

As part of their expansion, they’re recruiting a Property Solicitor / Legal Executive, to join their dynamic team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking legal work for the benefit of the clients of the firm.
• Supervising the work of Legal Assistant and others, may from time to time be required.
• Participation in business development activities including supporting existing fee earners.

• Building, maintaining and nurturing an appropriate network of contacts, referrers and business partners with the aim of winning new work.
• Fostering and developing relationships with both existing and past clients to ensure repeat instructions are received.

Key Criteria:

• Sound relevant experience required, gained within a respected Property team.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sound legal research skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• Development Plan.
• 27 days holiday, plus Christmas Eve.
• Support to develop your career through in-house and external training opportunities.
• Regular firm wide social events.
• Discounted legal services for employees.

If you’re eager to join a dynamic team in a growth-focused environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now!