Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Overview We currently have a role for a Newly Qualified - 2 years' PQE Solicitor within our Real Estate Team based in Aberdeen. The role will comprise a mix of commercial real estate work including residential and commercial development, commercial and investment property acquisitions and sales, real estate finance, and commercial leasing (landlord and tenant). Some existing experience of property work is preferred. The role Candidate Profile Exceptional time management skills Exceptional communication skills Relevant Legal Experience (Commercial Property) Technical/Legal Skills Demonstrates appropriate range of legal knowledge and, with assistance, can identify issues outside their expertise and seek appropriate assistance. Demonstrates initiative to obtain relevant information to complete tasks. Produces a solution best addressing the client's requirements, with guidance. Business/Work Management Works as part of a team to attain objectives within agreed timescales and budgets. Keeps all clients and colleagues up-to-date with latest developments. Complies with all firm policies and procedures, including financial. Implements improvements in working methods. Prepares well for meetings with guidance. Makes effective use of the firm's information management systems, and complies with all legal and regulatory requirements. Business Development & Client Relationship Management Communicates clearly with prospective and current clients in all contexts. Is aware of the impact of external market forces on clients and identifies trends which may lead to opportunities. Develops effective ways of delivering client solutions with minimum guidance. Developing an understanding of how to build client relations. Developing an understanding of client care issues. Communicates client feedback to senior team members. Developing an understanding of value of activity versus time spent. Participates in marketing activities. Developing effective presentational and writing skills. Understands importance of cross selling opportunities to the firm. People Management Developing an effective personal presence with partners and colleagues. Demonstrates ability to manage and supervise work effectively with guidance, and to seek or provide support when required. Delegates work effectively to appropriate fee earning and non-fee earning staff. Gives well prepared and presented training sessions with guidance. Supports diversity and inclusion within the team. Personal Development and Knowledge Management Completes appropriate CPD hours. Maintains an adequate and up to date understanding of relevant law, policy and practice, and to identify where legal research is required. Takes responsibility for personal learning and development, evaluates strengths and limitations in relation to the demands of their work, and reflects on and learns from others. Undertakes personal study/research to address gaps in knowledge. Utilises internal/external knowledge resources and current awareness information, e.g. libraries, daily current awareness/plc newsletter etc. Contributes to firm's knowledge resources. Gives well prepared and presented training sessions with guidance. Ethics, professionalism and judgment Recognition of ethical issues and will raise with appropriate person. Demonstrates an understanding and application of the ethical concepts which govern their role and behaviour as a lawyer. Identifies the relevant SRA or LSS principles and rules of professional conduct, and seeks assistance in applying them. Resists pressure to condone, ignore or commit unethical behaviour. Respects diversity, and acts fairly and inclusively. Discloses when work is beyond their personal capability and recognises when they have made mistakes and takes appropriate action. Seeks expert advice when required, and makes effective use of feedback, guidance and support received. Firm Contribution Awareness of and, where appropriate, participates in development of team's operational goals. Displays an awareness of organisational goals and has an engaged commitment to team goals. Participates in extra practice events to assist development of firm. Other information HR Contact If you would like further information on the role or require accommodations to make your application please contact At Shepherd and Wedderburn we strive to provide a supportive, inclusive and high performance working environment, where everyone feels they belong. Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our business and we therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds to all levels of the organisation. To foster inclusivity we particularly encourage applications from those who may be from underrepresented groups, including candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, people with disabilities or who are neurodivergent and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. GDPR Shepherd and Wedderburn is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information that we collect as a "data controller". The information provided by you will be processed in accordance with our GDPR Privacy Notice for Applicants and Work Experience Students. If you are successful in obtaining paid employment with us, we will hold your information in accordance with our Privacy Notice and Data Retention Policy for Personnel, which will be provided to you at the relevant time. We will process the information you provide solely for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. The information will be disclosed to the interview panel (if relevant), your line manager (if appointed), and Human Resources staff members. We may contact any references provided for the purposes of discussing your application, and will ask your permission before doing so. If you provide any information deemed to be "special category" information under the General Data Protection Regulation, we may use this as follows: We will use information about your disability status to provide appropriate adjustments to the interview process. We will use any information provided in our diversity monitoring form about your race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender identity, gender expression, social mobility background, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, any disability information, age, and marital/civil partnership status to ensure meaningful equal opportunity monitoring and reporting. Any analysis of this data will be done on an anonymous basis. Should your application be unsuccessful, the information provided will be deleted within 1 year of a decision not to progress your application. If you have any further questions about how we process and store your information, or your rights in relation to this, please refer to our GDPR Privacy Notice for Applicants and Work Experience Students (available at )
Overview We currently have a role for a Newly Qualified - 2 years' PQE Solicitor within our Real Estate Team based in Aberdeen. The role will comprise a mix of commercial real estate work including residential and commercial development, commercial and investment property acquisitions and sales, real estate finance, and commercial leasing (landlord and tenant). Some existing experience of property work is preferred. The role Candidate Profile Exceptional time management skills Exceptional communication skills Relevant Legal Experience (Commercial Property) Technical/Legal Skills Demonstrates appropriate range of legal knowledge and, with assistance, can identify issues outside their expertise and seek appropriate assistance. Demonstrates initiative to obtain relevant information to complete tasks. Produces a solution best addressing the client's requirements, with guidance. Business/Work Management Works as part of a team to attain objectives within agreed timescales and budgets. Keeps all clients and colleagues up-to-date with latest developments. Complies with all firm policies and procedures, including financial. Implements improvements in working methods. Prepares well for meetings with guidance. Makes effective use of the firm's information management systems, and complies with all legal and regulatory requirements. Business Development & Client Relationship Management Communicates clearly with prospective and current clients in all contexts. Is aware of the impact of external market forces on clients and identifies trends which may lead to opportunities. Develops effective ways of delivering client solutions with minimum guidance. Developing an understanding of how to build client relations. Developing an understanding of client care issues. Communicates client feedback to senior team members. Developing an understanding of value of activity versus time spent. Participates in marketing activities. Developing effective presentational and writing skills. Understands importance of cross selling opportunities to the firm. People Management Developing an effective personal presence with partners and colleagues. Demonstrates ability to manage and supervise work effectively with guidance, and to seek or provide support when required. Delegates work effectively to appropriate fee earning and non-fee earning staff. Gives well prepared and presented training sessions with guidance. Supports diversity and inclusion within the team. Personal Development and Knowledge Management Completes appropriate CPD hours. Maintains an adequate and up to date understanding of relevant law, policy and practice, and to identify where legal research is required. Takes responsibility for personal learning and development, evaluates strengths and limitations in relation to the demands of their work, and reflects on and learns from others. Undertakes personal study/research to address gaps in knowledge. Utilises internal/external knowledge resources and current awareness information, e.g. libraries, daily current awareness/plc newsletter etc. Contributes to firm's knowledge resources. Gives well prepared and presented training sessions with guidance. Ethics, professionalism and judgment Recognition of ethical issues and will raise with appropriate person. Demonstrates an understanding and application of the ethical concepts which govern their role and behaviour as a lawyer. Identifies the relevant SRA or LSS principles and rules of professional conduct, and seeks assistance in applying them. Resists pressure to condone, ignore or commit unethical behaviour. Respects diversity, and acts fairly and inclusively. Discloses when work is beyond their personal capability and recognises when they have made mistakes and takes appropriate action. Seeks expert advice when required, and makes effective use of feedback, guidance and support received. Firm Contribution Awareness of and, where appropriate, participates in development of team's operational goals. Displays an awareness of organisational goals and has an engaged commitment to team goals. Participates in extra practice events to assist development of firm. Other information HR Contact If you would like further information on the role or require accommodations to make your application please contact At Shepherd and Wedderburn we strive to provide a supportive, inclusive and high performance working environment, where everyone feels they belong. Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our business and we therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds to all levels of the organisation. To foster inclusivity we particularly encourage applications from those who may be from underrepresented groups, including candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, people with disabilities or who are neurodivergent and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. GDPR Shepherd and Wedderburn is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information that we collect as a "data controller". The information provided by you will be processed in accordance with our GDPR Privacy Notice for Applicants and Work Experience Students. If you are successful in obtaining paid employment with us, we will hold your information in accordance with our Privacy Notice and Data Retention Policy for Personnel, which will be provided to you at the relevant time. We will process the information you provide solely for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. The information will be disclosed to the interview panel (if relevant), your line manager (if appointed), and Human Resources staff members. We may contact any references provided for the purposes of discussing your application, and will ask your permission before doing so. If you provide any information deemed to be "special category" information under the General Data Protection Regulation, we may use this as follows: We will use information about your disability status to provide appropriate adjustments to the interview process. We will use any information provided in our diversity monitoring form about your race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender identity, gender expression, social mobility background, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, any disability information, age, and marital/civil partnership status to ensure meaningful equal opportunity monitoring and reporting. Any analysis of this data will be done on an anonymous basis. Should your application be unsuccessful, the information provided will be deleted within 1 year of a decision not to progress your application. If you have any further questions about how we process and store your information, or your rights in relation to this, please refer to our GDPR Privacy Notice for Applicants and Work Experience Students (available at )
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Overview The property and infrastructure division are currently recruiting for a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to support their Scottish Real Estate team. The successful candidate will provide support and advice to maintain leading edge knowledge, documentation and expertise to deliver effective client services. This will include managing knowledge through online resources and the teams own expertise whilst supporting learning and training as and when required. The role This role will be part-time (2-3 days per week). Role Responsibilities Knowledge Management: Managing knowledge and maintaining all Scottish Property Online (SPO) material. Overall responsibility for resource to profile and process any contributions Knowledge Management (continued): Harvest valuable knowledge from fee earners and establish an ongoing approach / procedure for capturing this knowledge. Online Services: Setting up online accounts for client eservices Precedents and Styles: Introducing, drafting and updating precedents and guides / manuals; Request and collect useful styles regularly and update accordingly Learning and Training: Assist with preparation and testing of automated property documents; Assist with all property training sessions; Support all property trainee sessions / inductions; Assist with all property and infrastructure training, assistant training and paralegal property training Business Development / Marketing: Regular liaison with Business Development and marketing functions as and when required; Administer and edit any website articles and encourage regular production Other information HR Contact If you would like further information on the role or require accommodations to make your application please contact At Shepherd and Wedderburn we strive to provide a supportive, inclusive and high performance working environment, where everyone feels they belong. Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our business and we therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds to all levels of the organisation. To foster inclusivity we particularly encourage applications from those who may be from underrepresented groups, including candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, people with disabilities or who are neurodivergent and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. GDPR Shepherd and Wedderburn is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information that we collect as a "data controller". The information provided by you will be processed in accordance with our GDPR Privacy Notice for Applicants and Work Experience Students. If you are successful in obtaining paid employment with us, we will hold your information in accordance with our Privacy Notice and Data Retention Policy for Personnel, which will be provided to you at the relevant time. We will process the information you provide solely for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. The information will be disclosed to the interview panel (if relevant), your line manager (if appointed), and Human Resources staff members. We may contact any references provided for the purposes of discussing your application, and will ask your permission before doing so. If you provide any information deemed to be "special category" information under the General Data Protection Regulation, we may use this as follows: We will use information about your disability status to provide appropriate adjustments to the interview process. We will use any information provided in our diversity monitoring form about your race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender identity, gender expression, social mobility background, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, any disability information, age, and marital/civil partnership status to ensure meaningful equal opportunity monitoring and reporting. Any analysis of this data will be done on an anonymous basis. Should your application be unsuccessful, the information provided will be deleted within 1 year of a decision not to progress your application. If you have any further questions about how we process and store your information, or your rights in relation to this, please refer to our GDPR Privacy Notice for Applicants and Work Experience Students (available at )
Overview The property and infrastructure division are currently recruiting for a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to support their Scottish Real Estate team. The successful candidate will provide support and advice to maintain leading edge knowledge, documentation and expertise to deliver effective client services. This will include managing knowledge through online resources and the teams own expertise whilst supporting learning and training as and when required. The role This role will be part-time (2-3 days per week). Role Responsibilities Knowledge Management: Managing knowledge and maintaining all Scottish Property Online (SPO) material. Overall responsibility for resource to profile and process any contributions Knowledge Management (continued): Harvest valuable knowledge from fee earners and establish an ongoing approach / procedure for capturing this knowledge. Online Services: Setting up online accounts for client eservices Precedents and Styles: Introducing, drafting and updating precedents and guides / manuals; Request and collect useful styles regularly and update accordingly Learning and Training: Assist with preparation and testing of automated property documents; Assist with all property training sessions; Support all property trainee sessions / inductions; Assist with all property and infrastructure training, assistant training and paralegal property training Business Development / Marketing: Regular liaison with Business Development and marketing functions as and when required; Administer and edit any website articles and encourage regular production Other information HR Contact If you would like further information on the role or require accommodations to make your application please contact At Shepherd and Wedderburn we strive to provide a supportive, inclusive and high performance working environment, where everyone feels they belong. Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our business and we therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds to all levels of the organisation. To foster inclusivity we particularly encourage applications from those who may be from underrepresented groups, including candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, people with disabilities or who are neurodivergent and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. GDPR Shepherd and Wedderburn is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information that we collect as a "data controller". The information provided by you will be processed in accordance with our GDPR Privacy Notice for Applicants and Work Experience Students. If you are successful in obtaining paid employment with us, we will hold your information in accordance with our Privacy Notice and Data Retention Policy for Personnel, which will be provided to you at the relevant time. We will process the information you provide solely for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. The information will be disclosed to the interview panel (if relevant), your line manager (if appointed), and Human Resources staff members. We may contact any references provided for the purposes of discussing your application, and will ask your permission before doing so. If you provide any information deemed to be "special category" information under the General Data Protection Regulation, we may use this as follows: We will use information about your disability status to provide appropriate adjustments to the interview process. We will use any information provided in our diversity monitoring form about your race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender identity, gender expression, social mobility background, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, any disability information, age, and marital/civil partnership status to ensure meaningful equal opportunity monitoring and reporting. Any analysis of this data will be done on an anonymous basis. Should your application be unsuccessful, the information provided will be deleted within 1 year of a decision not to progress your application. If you have any further questions about how we process and store your information, or your rights in relation to this, please refer to our GDPR Privacy Notice for Applicants and Work Experience Students (available at )