Associate - Property Litigation
Description
Wright Hassall is one of the largest law firms in the Midlands; our multi-disciplinary practice has been providing our clients with strategic legal advice for over 170 years. We act for businesses and individuals locally, regionally and nationally across a diverse range of sectors.
We are entering a further period of growth and require an ambitious Associate to join our busy Property Litigation team on a full time, permanent basis. The department advise commercial and residential landlords and tenants, developers, landowners, property investors, property management companies and property occupiers on how to resolve commercial and residential property disputes quickly and efficiently.
The overriding purpose of the role is to actively generate profitable revenue across the Firm through the delivery of an excellent client service, efficient regulatory working practices and effective line management of direct reports.
Person specification
The ideal candidate will:
- Quickly immerse themselves in a varied and interesting workload of commercial and residential property work.
- They will be adaptable, enthusiastic, have a flexible approach and able to work under pressure both individually and as part of the team.
- Lead by example and motivate individuals to be bold, ambitious and achieve success. Highly self-aware and able to adapt approach to secure strong outcomes.
- Work closely with colleagues across the Firm to maximise their potential and provide support.
- Ensure that the client is at the heart of all activities which generates a valued service outcome in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Have strong organisation skills and high levels of accuracy. Is personable, engaging and works well within a strong and highly supportive team environment.
- Communicate in a timely and effective manner at all levels.
Job responsibilities
- Manage a day to day workload of commercial and residential property dispute work with an emphasis on land and property disputes including possession and forfeiture, rent arrears, service charge disputes, dilapidations, breach of covenants, easements and boundary disputes.
- Contribute to the development of the team business plan and take ownership for the delivery of assigned activities.
- Support key events to secure profitable new clients, cross sell opportunities and increase the Firm’s profile.
- Prepare and present seminars and/or issue bulletins on topical subjects.
- Ensure clients receive accurate, up-to-date legal advice that takes account of their circumstances and represents "value for money”.
- Set clear objectives for direct reports and actively manage to reinforce strong performance.
- Contribute to motivating colleagues to ensure they are engaged in achieving the Firm’s objectives.
- Effective use of tools and opportunities (e.g. 1:1s) to maximise the strengths and skills of direct reports.
- Provide coaching and training for individuals to maximise talent development.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days), pension, private healthcare, training and development, life assurance, healthcare scheme, subsidised gym membership, and an active social committee.
Wright Hassall values the differences and advantages that a diverse workforce brings to the firm, and is committed to ensuring that all applicants are valued as individuals and treated with respect and fairness.
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