DMH Stallard is an award winning South East law, Legal 100 firm with offices in London, Brighton, Gatwick, Guilford, Horsham and Hassocks. DMH Stallard has grown rapidly since it was established in 1970, and has a headcount of approx 320. Our firm provides a comprehensive range of commercial, dispute resolution and litigation, employment, cyber security and cyber-crime, corporate, intellectual property, real estate and technology, media and telecoms advice to both businesses and individuals. Our clients, our people and our professional networks are the keys to our success. |
JOB PURPOSE:
- To operate as an effective member of the team, working on a variety of commercial property and secured lending transactions.
- Achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of Department, including contribution, hours and fees.
- To be responsible under supervision for own caseload of work and own fee targets.
- The role is within a commercial property team and there will be exposure to a wide range of commercial property matters albeit with a focus on secured lending transactions on behalf of lenders (where the firm is appointed to their panel) and also on land transactions for a registered charity with a large property portfolio. Other commercial property experience will be required to include freehold and leasehold acquisitions, disposals, property investment portfolio management for retail/ industrial units/office premises. The team acts for landlords, tenants, investors and “non profit” charity organisations.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Legal
- Solid experience of commercial property work is essential together with good drafting skills.
- Knowledge of relevant property legislation and relevant case law.
- A commercial and pragmatic approach to advice and negotiations is highly important.
- Previous experience of working closely with clients and acting as their legal advisor
Business Development & Client Care
- A willingness to contribute to business development is preferred.
- 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
Personal
- Able to effectively manage their time to achieve client and internal deadlines
- Able to work within a team and support Partners as appropriate
- Competent IT skills including Outlook, Word, Digital Dictation and Case Management software
- Ability to draft documentation, with attention to detail
- Convey technical legal information in an effective and accessible way
- Understanding of the strategy and vision of the firm.
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