Banking and Corporate Solicitor - Central London, London Job Description: Background The Firm and the department: We have been based in the City of London for more than 150 years. From our offices on London Wall we provide legal services to clients based throughout England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isles of Scilly. We are recognised as a medium-sized niche firm providing within that niche a full service including commercial / corporate, civil litigation, housing management, employment, projects and property. Over the past few years we have grown significantly and now have approximately 190 staff. The Corporate and Banking team is a leader in its field with substantial experience of complex mainly property related finance and corporate and commercial work. Much of this is for it s not for profit clients where the relationship with many of them stretches back well over twenty years. Outside of its mainstream corporate work, its clients include housing associations, local authorities, regulatory bodies and charities. As a result the values and ethos of the team is different to other mainstream corporate practices. In addition we have cross-departmental specialist groups, including our Community Group and Care Group which both span corporate and finance, projects, housing management, employment and property. The department comprises five partners, six assistant solicitors two trainees and a paralegal. Work type The work type for this job involves working alongside predominantly the Social Housing corporate and commercial team and work on: Group structures, typically involving a mix of charities and non-charities some of whom will be heavily regulated and others will be standard trading companies. Corporate governance. This involves working alongside senior executive officers and their non-executive boards. Within these work areas, Regulation, Charity law, Industrial & Provident Society law and Consumer credit law will also be involved. Training will be provided. Much of the work is non-repetitive, thus requiring clear thinking and excellent drafting skills. Job Purpose: We are looking for a Solicitor with 1-2 year s PQE, preferably with a Company/Commercial background or experience in not for profit organisations such as housing associations or charities to replace an existing assistant solicitor with an existing workload. You will help to ensure all deadlines and client expectations are met in line with the department s objectives. The successful candidate will have excellent drafting skills as well as good academics. Main Duties & Responsibilities: This is not an exhaustive list and from time to time it may be necessary to vary these to meet the department and business needs: The main duties for this role include: Responsible for the day to day running of files Drafting documents. Interact directly with clients understand and meet their deadlines. To be fully involved in marketing and business development in a client focussed manner. Organise and maintain tidy and accurate files. To provide support to the other fee earners within the department and to share knowledge as and when required. To follow departmental procedures, the Solicitor s Accounts rules and the Firm s policies and procedures as detailed in the Office Manual, including LEXCEL. Undertake such duties and tasks that are appropriate for the role of a Solicitor such as changes in information systems and new technology as may reasonably be required. Person Specification: ? You will be a Solicitor with experience of Company/commercial law. Experience with Charity law, Housing Association law and Regulation experience would also be an advantage. ? You will have a strong academic background, ideally gaining a 2:1 or First at degree level (or equivalent). ? You will have 1-2 years experience in a well regarded law firm. ? Strong drafting and communication skills, both written and verbal. ? Self motivated with an ability to prioritise a demanding workload. ? You will be commercially aware and able to convey clear and concise information to clients and external organisations, which will not compromise the practice or the firm. ? A high attention to detail to produce work/documentation which is consistently of a high standard. ? To have a flexible approach to work to ensure client deadlines are met. ? To be familiar with Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet applications. ? Assisting with enquiries made by both clients and other fee earners and chasing paperwork where necessary. ? To provide clients with monthly invoices and progress reports as and when required. ? Organise and maintain tidy and accurate files both in hard copy and electronically and to ensure compliance with LEXCEL and SRA standards. ? Meet/exceed monthly billing targets. ? Be a supportive team player and willing to assist others. ? Self motivated, enthusiastic and tenacious. ? Calm and professional at all times. ? Knowledge of DMS (Document Management System) (DESIRABLE) ? Knowledge of Partners for Windows (Time Recording System) (DESIRABLE) Location: Central London, London

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