REAL ESTATE LAWYER - CITY
- Recruiter
- Lipson Lloyd-Jones
- Location
- London, England
- Salary
- £87000 - £92000 per annum + EXCELLENT BENEFITS
- Posted
- 01 Apr 2015
- Closes
- 29 Apr 2015
- Ref
- 58597
- Contact
- Marian Lloyd-Jones
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Real Estate, Commercial property
- Experience Level
- Mid Level
THE FIRM
Hogan Lovells is one of the leading global law firms. Its distinctive market position is founded on the exceptional breadth of its practice, on deep industry knowledge, and on its 'one team' global approach. Formed through the combination of two top international law firms, Hogan Lovells has over 40 offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States. With a presence in the world's major financial and commercial markets, the firm is well placed to provide excellent business-oriented advice to its clients locally and internationally. The firm's people are the key to its success, which is why they seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals in all regions of its global practice.
THE PRACTICE
The London real estate group is one of the largest and best regarded in the City. The firm is rated a Band 1 law firm for Real Estate Big-Ticket in Chambers UK, and also ranked in the top tier in The Legal 500 for commercial property investment. The practice has genuine strength in breadth and depth - from heavyweight development and complex joint ventures through to asset management, with a first class offering in planning, real estate litigation, real estate finance, construction, M&A, funds structuring and tax.
The group comprises some of the most highly regarded real estate practitioners in the UK, many of whom are recommended by renowned legal directories as leaders in their field. The client list reveals the group's connections with serious real estate players who help to shape the real estate market, and the practice's international breadth assists in advising those clients who are not based in or familiar with investing in the UK.
Main Duties and responsibilities:
TECHNICAL ABILITY
Understanding of legal principles of own practice area, along with a working knowledge of other practice areas
Has project management responsibility, ensuring timely delivery to high quality standards
Stays aware of legal developments affecting any specialist areas and regularly attends appropriate training sessions
CLIENT FOCUS
Has good working relationships with clients
Has a good understanding of client, the sector and the associated risks and opportunities.
Actively works to develop and strengthen new client relationships
TEAM WORK AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Acts as a source of advice to others, sharing knowledge and expertise
Has strong relationships and profile amongst senior colleagues
Ability to work effectively with others
FIRM MINDEDNESS
Understands the industry and market in which the practice stream and clients operate
Contributes to the management of the group/practice area by understanding the areas of specialism, the firm's capabilities and business plans
Takes an active role in managing the firm's reputation both in and out of work
Understands the responsibility to give back to communities.
Understands the value of a diverse workforce
Skills, qualifications and Experience:
The firm has an opening for a first rate Real Estate lawyer. Experience gained within a top tier firm is preferred. It is essential that the candidate has a strong academic background with excellent written communication and drafting skills.
The successful candidate will also have outstanding technical skills, together with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues and work well in a team.
The ideal candidate will have between three and four years post qualification experience (or equivalent experience) and have experience in sophisticated real estate investment structures; purchases, sales and management of high value real estate assets; and real estate development work.
In return, Hogan Lovells offers excellent training and development, a superb working environment together with a competitive salary and benefits package.
Salary package: £87,000 - £92,000 (depending on experience)
Key Personal Behaviour for this role
- Demonstrates initiative and drive,
- Displays confidence and professionalism
- Is motivated
- Is reliable
- Is flexible
- Is resilient and able to perform effectively under pressure
- Has an appreciation of when to seek advice and guidance.
Additional Information
It is the policy of Hogan Lovells to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.
Closing Date
Please apply by 28 April 2015
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We aim to respond to all applications within two working days. If we have not contacted you within this time frame your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. Please note our advertisements use PQE levels purely as a guide to the minimum level of experience required. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill this kind of work.