Commercial Property Solicitor / Associate - Norwich The Commercial Property Team The team deal with any aspect of commercial property - from the acquisition and funding of commercial property, to the day to day management and occupation of properties. Our services include: leases - pre-letting, new build and existing premises, lease renewals and terminations, acquisitions and disposals, property management - dilapidations, rent reviews, assignments and sub-lettings and alterations, lease extensions, collective enfranchisement. Clients range from large national clients to smaller local businesses. The Role We are looking for a solicitor or associate to work with our Commercial Property Team to assist in the delivery of commercial property legal services to the Firm's clients. The role will cover all aspects of commercial property work, including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, leases and lease renewals, licenses, options, borrowing and secured lending, corporate support and small business disposals and acquisitions. Knowledge, skills and experience required As a solicitor in our team, you will cover all aspects of commercial property work including the acquisition and disposal of both freehold and leasehold premises, investment portfolio management, development sites, property finance work, landlord and tenant matters, corporate support and other associated property issues. Ideally you will have between 2-5 years PQE (or equivalent) although more or less PQE will be considered. You will require knowledge of law and legal principles relevant to the work conducted by the Commercial Property Team. As a fee earner in the team, you can expect to: Manage your own caseload with some supervision from partners and senior associates Attend meetings and interviews with clients Assess legal issues and advise accordingly Advise on costs (including the preparation of Letters of Engagement) Draft documents and letters, and prepare and submit searches Conduct legal research where necessary Maintain files Attend business development events, cultivating new business Ashtons Legal is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Commercial Property Solicitor / Associate - Norwich The Commercial Property Team The team deal with any aspect of commercial property - from the acquisition and funding of commercial property, to the day to day management and occupation of properties. Our services include: leases - pre-letting, new build and existing premises, lease renewals and terminations, acquisitions and disposals, property management - dilapidations, rent reviews, assignments and sub-lettings and alterations, lease extensions, collective enfranchisement. Clients range from large national clients to smaller local businesses. The Role We are looking for a solicitor or associate to work with our Commercial Property Team to assist in the delivery of commercial property legal services to the Firm's clients. The role will cover all aspects of commercial property work, including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, leases and lease renewals, licenses, options, borrowing and secured lending, corporate support and small business disposals and acquisitions. Knowledge, skills and experience required As a solicitor in our team, you will cover all aspects of commercial property work including the acquisition and disposal of both freehold and leasehold premises, investment portfolio management, development sites, property finance work, landlord and tenant matters, corporate support and other associated property issues. Ideally you will have between 2-5 years PQE (or equivalent) although more or less PQE will be considered. You will require knowledge of law and legal principles relevant to the work conducted by the Commercial Property Team. As a fee earner in the team, you can expect to: Manage your own caseload with some supervision from partners and senior associates Attend meetings and interviews with clients Assess legal issues and advise accordingly Advise on costs (including the preparation of Letters of Engagement) Draft documents and letters, and prepare and submit searches Conduct legal research where necessary Maintain files Attend business development events, cultivating new business Ashtons Legal is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.
Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (5+ PQE) - Ipswich The Private Client/Lifetime Planning Team Our Lifetime Planning team helps our clients to put plans and systems in place, to make sure their wishes are achieved and the future of their families safeguarded. Our work includes wills, trusts, complex lifetime tax planning, estate administration, powers of attorney and Court of Protection. We have team members based in all our offices in Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Norwich and we share work, expertise and support across the team. The Role We are looking for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join us. We would like you to have at least five years of relevant post qualification experience as you will be responsible for your own caseload as well as working alongside the members of the Lifetime Planning team. Amongst other matters, you can expect to work on complex estate administration involving taxable estates, often with agricultural and business elements, preparation of deeds of variation and declarations of trust. You will advise clients on issues surrounding succession, tax and mental capacity and will be working within the team who have specialism in advising both high net worth individuals as well as elderly and vulnerable clients and their families. You will also work on Court of Protection matters. You will have the opportunity to work across all areas of private client work to build your skills across the discipline. Ashtons Legal offers great opportunities to develop and maintain both technical and leadership and management skills. On a day to day basis, you can expect to: Manage your own caseload, including good financial housekeeping Develop, support, supervise and coach more junior members of the team Conduct meetings with clients, either face to face or remotely Assess legal issues and advise accordingly Advise on costs and scope of work Conduct legal research Draft documents and letters Keep up to date with law and practice Assist the Lifetime Planning Team based in other offices when required Assist in the development of long term client relationships including assisting and attending business development activities Be confident in the use of technology, both in regard to a case management system and also as a means of working with clients and colleagues and maintaining strong relationships Knowledge, skills and experience required Be qualified as a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer You will have at least five years of post-qualification relevant experience in private client work, particularly estate administration, and working with vulnerable clients STEP qualification, or part qualified, is desirable or with a keen interest in working towards this Be knowledgeable in complex private client work Excellent communication and team skills Experience of developing junior members of the team Have a good work ethic Hours of work: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Flexible working arrangements form part of the firm's culture and discussions are encouraged as part of our interview process.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (5+ PQE) - Ipswich The Private Client/Lifetime Planning Team Our Lifetime Planning team helps our clients to put plans and systems in place, to make sure their wishes are achieved and the future of their families safeguarded. Our work includes wills, trusts, complex lifetime tax planning, estate administration, powers of attorney and Court of Protection. We have team members based in all our offices in Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Norwich and we share work, expertise and support across the team. The Role We are looking for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join us. We would like you to have at least five years of relevant post qualification experience as you will be responsible for your own caseload as well as working alongside the members of the Lifetime Planning team. Amongst other matters, you can expect to work on complex estate administration involving taxable estates, often with agricultural and business elements, preparation of deeds of variation and declarations of trust. You will advise clients on issues surrounding succession, tax and mental capacity and will be working within the team who have specialism in advising both high net worth individuals as well as elderly and vulnerable clients and their families. You will also work on Court of Protection matters. You will have the opportunity to work across all areas of private client work to build your skills across the discipline. Ashtons Legal offers great opportunities to develop and maintain both technical and leadership and management skills. On a day to day basis, you can expect to: Manage your own caseload, including good financial housekeeping Develop, support, supervise and coach more junior members of the team Conduct meetings with clients, either face to face or remotely Assess legal issues and advise accordingly Advise on costs and scope of work Conduct legal research Draft documents and letters Keep up to date with law and practice Assist the Lifetime Planning Team based in other offices when required Assist in the development of long term client relationships including assisting and attending business development activities Be confident in the use of technology, both in regard to a case management system and also as a means of working with clients and colleagues and maintaining strong relationships Knowledge, skills and experience required Be qualified as a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer You will have at least five years of post-qualification relevant experience in private client work, particularly estate administration, and working with vulnerable clients STEP qualification, or part qualified, is desirable or with a keen interest in working towards this Be knowledgeable in complex private client work Excellent communication and team skills Experience of developing junior members of the team Have a good work ethic Hours of work: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Flexible working arrangements form part of the firm's culture and discussions are encouraged as part of our interview process.
Private Client Solicitor/Associate or Legal Executive (5+ PQE) - Cambridge The Private Client Team Our Private Client team helps our clients to put plans and systems in place, to make sure their wishes are achieved and the future of their families safeguarded. Our work includes wills, trusts, complex lifetime tax planning, estate administration, powers of attorney and Court of Protection. We have team members based in all our offices in Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Norwich and we share work, expertise and support across the team. The Role We are looking for a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive to join us who is ambitious and keen to grow within their role. You will be responsible for your own caseload as well as working alongside the members of the Private Client team. Amongst other matters, you can expect to work on complex estate administration involving taxable estates, often with agricultural and business elements, preparation of deeds of variation and declarations of trust. You will advise clients on issues surrounding succession, tax and mental capacity and will be working within the team who have specialism in advising both high net worth individuals as well as elderly and vulnerable clients and their families. You will also work on Court of Protection matters. You will have the opportunity to work across all areas of private client work to build your skills across the discipline. Ashtons Legal offers great opportunities to develop and maintain both technical and leadership and management skills. On a day to day basis, you can expect to: Manage your own caseload, including good financial housekeeping Develop, support, supervise and coach more junior members of the team Conduct meetings with clients, either face to face or remotely Assess legal issues and advise accordingly Advise on costs and scope of work Conduct legal research Draft documents and letters Keep up to date with law and practice Assist the Lifetime Planning Team based in other offices when required Assist in the development of long term client relationships including assisting and attending business development activities Be confident in the use of technology, both in regard to a case management system and also as a means of working with clients and colleagues and maintaining strong relationships Knowledge, skills and experience required Be qualified as a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer You will have at least two years of post-qualification relevant experience in private client work, particularly estate administration, and working with vulnerable clients Be willing to learn and develop technical skills as well as obtain additional qualifications such as STEP and Lifetime Lawyers (SFE), as required
Jun 22, 2025
Full time
Private Client Solicitor/Associate or Legal Executive (5+ PQE) - Cambridge The Private Client Team Our Private Client team helps our clients to put plans and systems in place, to make sure their wishes are achieved and the future of their families safeguarded. Our work includes wills, trusts, complex lifetime tax planning, estate administration, powers of attorney and Court of Protection. We have team members based in all our offices in Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Norwich and we share work, expertise and support across the team. The Role We are looking for a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive to join us who is ambitious and keen to grow within their role. You will be responsible for your own caseload as well as working alongside the members of the Private Client team. Amongst other matters, you can expect to work on complex estate administration involving taxable estates, often with agricultural and business elements, preparation of deeds of variation and declarations of trust. You will advise clients on issues surrounding succession, tax and mental capacity and will be working within the team who have specialism in advising both high net worth individuals as well as elderly and vulnerable clients and their families. You will also work on Court of Protection matters. You will have the opportunity to work across all areas of private client work to build your skills across the discipline. Ashtons Legal offers great opportunities to develop and maintain both technical and leadership and management skills. On a day to day basis, you can expect to: Manage your own caseload, including good financial housekeeping Develop, support, supervise and coach more junior members of the team Conduct meetings with clients, either face to face or remotely Assess legal issues and advise accordingly Advise on costs and scope of work Conduct legal research Draft documents and letters Keep up to date with law and practice Assist the Lifetime Planning Team based in other offices when required Assist in the development of long term client relationships including assisting and attending business development activities Be confident in the use of technology, both in regard to a case management system and also as a means of working with clients and colleagues and maintaining strong relationships Knowledge, skills and experience required Be qualified as a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer You will have at least two years of post-qualification relevant experience in private client work, particularly estate administration, and working with vulnerable clients Be willing to learn and develop technical skills as well as obtain additional qualifications such as STEP and Lifetime Lawyers (SFE), as required