Note for Agencies: We are currently only accepting direct applications for this role. Please refrain from sending through applications via email to either the HR team or Partners at the firm as they will not be accepted as an introduction for the purpose of any fees. We operate a PSL for agencies that have agreed to our terms who will be invited to submit candidates at the appropriate time.

The opportunity

Our successful and thriving Property practice is looking to recruit an ambitious senior team member with broad commercial property experience and where possible has also been involved in managing junior team members. The role will be open to individuals looking to expand their technical expertise and develop business development opportunities as a pathway towards Partnership.

We will also consider individuals with a growing following looking for a stable platform for further opportunities that align with our reputation and client base.

Practice overview

The Property team currently comprises 20 team members with 4 partners and 11 legal specialists.

The team carries out high quality work for HNW clients, developers, investors, corporate occupiers and lenders with the aim of building an excellent reputation in the process.

Hours & Location

9.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility required outside those times on occasion.

We are offer flexibility to work from the office or at home but office work is strongly encouraged in the Property team as most members are in the office at least 3 days a week.

Main purpose of the role

To be a key member of the Property team, providing a first-class service to our clients on a range of matters.

You will find yourself involved with running your own caseload (with minimal supervision), such as:

• acquisitions and disposals of commercial property
• development work both commercial and residential
• property finance and restructuring including bridging, mezzanine and development
• option agreements and conditional contracts
• landlord & tenant work,
• negotiation of new leases,
• assignments,
• renewals,

Involvement with business development initiatives and client retention plans. Actively pursuing new client opportunities and building the reputation and profile of the team with external contacts.

Supervising of junior team members to develop technical and professional skills across the team.

Providing regular involvement with knowledge sharing and learning and development opportunities within the team.

We actively encourage all of our colleagues to also be involved in our various committees for DE&I, Pro Bono initiatives, CSR, and B-Corp projects. The success of these teams is through active involvement of our people that offer a rewarding and enriching experience.

Ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Proactive, self-motivated and reliable individual
• 6 + years’ experience within private practice
• First rate drafting skills
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Commercial acumen to deliver advice with maximum profitability
• Demonstrates good financial awareness and pragmatism
• Strong organisation and administration skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
• A friendly and personable approach with colleagues and clients
• A proactive and growth mindset towards achieving goals
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and an ability to pick up new systems quickly.

Environment, Social & Governance:

Being a responsible business is at the core of what we do. We place value in creating a fair and equal working environment and ensuring that we operate ethically. Our B-Corp certification shows our dedication to these values! 

We place great emphasis on taking care of our employees, managing our social and environmental impact within our community through undertaking Pro Bono cases and by being a member of LawWorks.

We have partnered with Ecologi and are now a climate positive workforce. Moreover, this year we are proud to be supporting City Harvest as our firm charity.

Our commitment to inclusion:

At Joelson we actively encourage diversity and inclusion as an integral part of the cultural fabric of our firm. It is in our mission to provide equitable opportunities for all. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from under-represented identities to help improve our diverse thinking across all specialisms.

As a part of this, you will receive a short survey upon submission of your application, so that we have data by which to measure our progress and continue to improve our diversity levels. Such diversity data will be anonymised to protect applicant privacy.