Bretherton Law is looking for a full-time Residential and Commercial Property Solicitor to join our Residential & Commercial Property team. This is an opportunity to join our friendly and progressive firm in a role offering scope for career progression and development.
Based in central St Albans, Bretherton Law has been serving the people of Hertfordshire for over fifty years. The firm deals with a range of residential and commercial conveyancing matters including the sale and purchase of properties, remortgaging and the acquisition and disposal of land, plots and units. We hold CQS and Lexcel accreditations.
At the end of March 2024 Bretherton Law became part of the GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates who have 16 offices across the country. They are currently growing their private client and property departments based at their Kennington & Woolwich offices in London. GT Stewart are recognised in Chambers UK, the Legal 500 and Times Best Law Firms in many areas of work.
More details about the firm and practice areas are available on our website at www.brethertonlaw.co.uk.
You will preferably:
- Be a Solicitor of 5+ years PQE + (or qualification and experience equivalent);
- Be able to conduct your own matters and supervise the work of paralegals/assistants as necessary;
- Be a confident communicator, able to build and maintain relationships with clients, agents and colleagues; and
- Have experience in dealing with CQS and Lexcel as well as Lender Panels and the Land Registry;
We would like the ideal candidate to:
- Provide the highest level of client care in the management of client matters;
- Ensure that files are managed effectively;
- Be enthusiastic, dedicated and flexible; and
- Be focussed on delivering a high quality and timely service to clients.
Working with us:
The salary for this position is dependent on experience.
We will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team.
Our offices are friendly, with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. Our team work on a hybrid basis with a split of office working and remote working on the basis we trust that everyone works to meet their targets and deadlines.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowances, providing 25 days (plus bank holidays/Christmas and New Year). We regularly review and increase annual leave allowances based on service.
We offer competitive salaries and bonus structures, enabling team members to share in the successes of the firm.
Please send your CV and a cover letter to Katharine Rhodes, our Practice Manager: katharinerhodes@brethertonlaw.co.uk.
