Legal Executive (FILEX) or Solicitor

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 500 lawyers and legal professionals based in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: property, corporate services, litigation and private client advisory.

We are defined by our next level law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face.

Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do.

With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership.

Our team of experienced Real Estate Finance lawyers handle a range of complex real estate finance law matters and advise lenders and borrowers on a range of transactions throughout England and Wales.

The team has detailed knowledge of all sectors of the property finance industry and acts for both lenders and borrowers on security matters affecting commercial, mixed use and residential investment properties.

Led by a Partner, the team currently comprises of 15 people including solicitors, conveyancing executives, paralegals and administrators.

The specialist team advises financial institutions, institutional funds and other types of lenders, as well as developers and investors.

We have the strength and depth of expertise to ensure we deliver top tier service in respect of technical quality, practical approach and timeliness of advice.

You will be given the knowhow, training and resources to develop your skills and experience from within the team and beyond with ongoing technical training as well as programmes dedicated to business development and career progression.

You will be empowered to play an active role in marketing and practice development as well as providing a high level of service to existing clients.

You will benefit from a transparent career progression structure that successfully develops, retains and rewards talented people.

This opportunity will be working within a team that manages a large case-load of secured lending transactions for both mainstream clearing banks and alternative lenders.

• Acting for lenders and borrowers in handling purchases and remortgages over commercial, residential and mixed use properties with a service level emphasis;
• Reviewing titles, property due diligence information and reporting to lenders and borrowers on a wide range of property transaction types and security documentation;
• Preparation of commercial property transactional documentation such as Transfers, Leases, Deeds, Licences, Contracts and Development agreements;
• Working in close relationship with our Commercial Property, Residential and Banking & Finance teams in  delivering legal advice to clients;
• Drafting of bespoke property transactional/security documentation;
• Providing technical support to the team;
• Being actively involved with developing and implementing the Real Estate Finance team business development plan;
• Delivering training to clients and intermediaries;
• You should also have a strong academic background, a high attention to detail, a flexible approach to work, dedication to client service and an interest in and aptitude for business development. 

We are seeking a team player who shares our core values, has a solid grasp of Property law and practice, and can work independently and supervise juniors.  

Ideally seeking a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive (FILEX) or Licensed Conveyancer of 1-5 years PQE + with a well developed knowledge in commercial property and residential property.

An interest in developing a specialism in real estate finance.

A strong academic background, a high attention to detail, a flexible approach to work, dedication to client service and an interest in and aptitude for business development. 

We require a team player who shares our core values, has a solid grasp of Property law and practice, and can work independently and supervise juniors.

You will be expected to play an active role in marketing and practice development as well as providing a high level of service to clients and technical expertise.

This is an excellent opportunity for a property lawyer to join an ambitious and growing team based in our Norwich office but serving national clients in a growing firm which enjoys an excellent reputation and can offer fantastic career prospects.

Working for one of the region’s leading commercial law firms, our lawyers are engaged in the highest quality work in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

The information provided in relation to PQE is provided for guidance only and will not be determinative in the recruitment decision. Any applicant with more or less PQE than that mentioned in the vacancy details will be considered on their individual merits. 

• 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
• Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
• Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
• Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
• Life Assurance   - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
• Paid CSR day (Corporate Social Responsibility)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Eye Care Voucher
• Agile Working Policy
• Dress for your Day Policy

Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile and part time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

We are committed to recruiting individuals on merits of suitability for each role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs and any other protected characteristic, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process.