Senior Solicitor

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Brodies LLP is a prominent UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, that provides expert advice to UK and international clients.

We have the capability and expertise to deliver mandates with global reach, uniting specialist perspectives from across our firm to offer bespoke legal solutions and advice, resulting in impactful outcomes for our clients.

With offices in London and throughout Scotland, we are dedicated to driving innovation in the legal sector, leveraging new technologies and forward-thinking strategies to deliver exceptional value and efficiency for our clients.

Our contract with our people underlines our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, prioritising the wellbeing and development of our colleagues to ensure they thrive both personally and professionally.

We are also deeply committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work. Through our pro bono work, charitable activities, and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion, we strive to contribute meaningfully to society.

JOB TITLE

Senior Solicitor (2+ years PQE) - Real Estate / Commercial Property

Based Aberdeen

REPORTING TO

Commercial Property Partners

JOB PURPOSE

We have an opportunity for a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor to join our Real Estate practice, with a primary focus on purchase, sales and letting of commercial premises and land acquisition for housebuilders. The role also offers the opportunity to collaborate across the broader Commercial Property team as needed.
This is a fast-paced role within a large team and the successful candidate will have exposure to clients on a regular basis.
The wider Real Estate practice at Brodies is top ranked by the independent legal directories Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 and is regarded by market commentators as the leading practice in the Scottish market in recent years.
The role holder will gain a varied and interesting commercial property experience ranging from:
Acting as advisor to an exciting array of real estate clients
Being a key part of the team handling leasing and conveyancing services
Building and maintaining client and agent relationships
Initiation of and participation in business development activities of the practice area and firm
Ultimately you will become a key team member of Scotland's biggest real estate practice and be available to assist the wider real estate practice area in completing a wide variety of property projects north of the border.

CORE TASKS

• You will have a vital role in a busy team that lets you learn from and with your colleagues and be involved in transactions from an early stage
• Delivery of all aspects of purchase and sale transactions relating to commercial properties.
• Drafting of lease documentation for landlords and tenants of commercial buildings and lease management transactions such as lease extensions and rent reviews.
• Negotiating and implementing the full spectrum of contractual documents for land acquisition and options to purchase development sites for housebuilders.
• You will gain an in depth understanding of the sectors our clients are working in, from both a legal and commercial perspective. As part of that, you will develop sector specific real estate knowhow.
• Review, analyse and report on titles. You will be encouraged to develop a highly commercial approach to the advice you provide
• You will become a valued advisor to busy property professionals who look to you for sensible, pragmatic and cost effective solutions to ensure they meet their targets.
• Involvement in business development activities and firm initiatives
• You will be encouraged and helped to build your network of contacts, to contribute to the firm both formally and informally, and to develop your career path.
• Be aware of Brodies' information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• You will have a vital role in a busy team that lets you learn from and with your colleagues and be involved in transactions from an early stage
• Delivery of all aspects of purchase and sale transactions relating to commercial properties.
• Drafting of lease documentation for landlords and tenants of commercial buildings and lease management transactions such as lease extensions and rent reviews.
• Negotiating and implementing the full spectrum of contractual documents for land acquisition and options to purchase development sites for housebuilders.
• You will gain an in depth understanding of the sectors our clients are working in, from both a legal and commercial perspective. As part of that, you will develop sector specific real estate knowhow.
• Review, analyse and report on titles. You will be encouraged to develop a highly commercial approach to the advice you provide
• You will become a valued advisor to busy property professionals who look to you for sensible, pragmatic and cost effective solutions to ensure they meet their targets.
• Involvement in business development activities and firm initiatives
• You will be encouraged and helped to build your network of contacts, to contribute to the firm both formally and informally, and to develop your career path.
• Be aware of Brodies' information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times

SKILLS

• Self-motivated and driven
• Prepared, organised and able to prioritise
• Applied knowledge
• Commercial and profit focus
• Conduct and communication skills.