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Property Litigator

The successful candidate should ideally be between two and five years PQE. This level of experience has been given as an approximate guide for applicants but we are happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this level but who have the relevant knowledge/experience, together with the enthusiasm for this particular role.

The role is full time and based in the firm’s Birmingham office. Flexible and hybrid working options can be considered.

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Contentious landlord and tenant matters acting for both tenant and landlord in residential and commercial property matters.
• Boundary disputes.
• General property disputes.
• TOLATA claims.
• Professional negligence claims relating to property.
• Commercial and general litigation experience would be useful in assisting the commercial litigation team where necessary.

And skills in:

• Using word, excel, pdf docs (or similar) and a case management system.
• Advocacy when required.
• Working as part of a team and under pressure.
• Building on the excellent reputation already established and help to develop their offering.
• Taking an active part in firm wide business development.
• Providing an excellent standard of client care and be able to manage client expectations.
• The role involves significant client contact and therefore someone with strong communication and client care skills is a must. You should be able to work under supervision, meet tight deadlines and as part of the dispute resolution team.

Senior Commercial Property Solicitor/CILEX  Senior Associate/ Salaried Partner 

We have an opportunity for a full time experienced senior solicitor/CILEX for the role of senior associate/salaried partner (depending upon experience) with a minimum of eight years PQE to join our established Commercial team in Birmingham city centre to work on a varied case load covering all aspects of commercial matters.  The role is based in the firm’s Birmingham City centre office but there will be a requirement for the candidate to spend some time in the firm’s Shirley office from time to time to maintain the cohesiveness with the Commercial Property team in the Shirley office.  Hybrid working arrangements available.

Ideal candidate

This is a senior role for someone who wants to grow and develop a department. The ideal candidate will not only be an excellent lawyer but will have the drive to develop the team and take it forward in respect of undertaking the current work, business development and the supervision and the development of the junior members of the team.

 Key responsibilities

The work: all aspects of commercial property transactions to include but not limited to:

• Draft, negotiate and complete commercial leases, licences to occupy, agreements for lease, and related documentation.
• Acting for SME’s and other business owners in the purchase and sale of commercial property.
• Acting for bridging lenders and other lenders in securing property loans and where necessary negotiating documentation.
• Acting for receivers in property sales.
• Acting for liquidators/administrators in property transactions arising out of an insolvency or MVL.
• Working alongside the corporate team and advise on and manage the property aspects of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, share purchases, mergers, and restructuring.
• Conduct property due diligence for corporate transactions, including reviewing and reporting on title, leases, searches, and replies to enquiries.
• Provide strategic advice on freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals in the context of corporate deals.
• Liaise with corporate team to coordinate seamless integration of property work into wider transactional work.
• Advise on property finance matters, including reviewing and reporting on security over land.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts in respect of commercial property transactions.
• Drafting auction packs.
• Supervising and managing junior member of the commercial property team to include undertaking monthly supervision meetings.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
• Have strong client care skills and maintain excellent file management.
• Develop new contacts and assist in growing the existing client base for the commercial property team and be available to attend marketing events held on behalf of the firm and third parties.
• Be involved in one of the firm’s strategy groups to assist in driving the firm forward.
• As the firm is a Legal 500 firm the candidate will also be required to put together each year a submission to the Legal 500 for the Commercial Property team.

 Essential skills

• Strong legal knowledge and understanding of commercial property law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Supervision of junior members of the firm
• Business development and networking

Contentious Probate Solicitor

The successful candidate should ideally be ten years PQE. This level of experience has been given as an approximate guide for applicants but we are happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this level but who have the relevant knowledge/experience, together with the enthusiasm for this particular role.

The role is full time and based either in our Birmingham City Centre or Shirley office.  Flexible and hybrid working options can be considered.

The ideal candidate

• A contentious probate solicitor with ten years plus PQE.
• Have excellent client care and interpersonal skills.
• May have contacts in the local market and some following of work.
• A confident communicator who is comfortable undertaking business development activity/networking.
• Ideally, you will be ACTAPS qualified but this is not essential.

And skills in:

• Using word, excel, pdf docs (or similar) and a case management system.
• Working as part of a team and under pressure.
• Building on the excellent reputation already established and help to develop their offering.
• Taking an active part in firm wide business development.
• Providing an excellent standard of client care and be able to manage client expectations.
• The role involves significant client contact and therefore someone with strong communication and client care skills is a must. You should be able to work under supervision, meet tight deadlines and as part of the dispute resolution team.

Get in touch

In the first instance please send your CV to Annmarie Edmonds a.edmonds@sydneymitchell.co.uk

Benefits Sydney Mitchell can offer you:

• Working for an extremely well established legal firm – in operation for over 260 years.
• Group stakeholder pension scheme with Scottish Widows. Access to a tax efficient salary sacrifice option.
• Healthcare plan – Financial assistance towards a range of healthcare including optical, dental and counselling.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Birthday leave.
• Flexible holiday purchase/sale scheme.

Work experience

Students often write to us with a CV in the hope of securing work experience to support their studies or as part of their career choice at school.  We are grateful for this interest and note each one.  As a firm we have resolved to ensure that we offer the best training options and therefore only have a limited number of placements available.

Currently we do not have any work experience opportunities available.