Solicitor (NQ - 5PQE) - Real Estate

Wilkin Chapman Rollits is growing; with an abundance of quality work across our Real Estate team we offer interesting and varied work from the small jobs to the complex and high value - and the ability to develop and progress your career.

We are currently seeking an ambitious NQ Solicitor or Solicitor with up to 5 years PQE to join our esteemed York team. This role offers a unique opportunity to focus on both commercial and agricultural property cases to engage in diverse and interesting legal matters and make an impact in collaboration with a team of seasoned professionals. You will be part of a large firmwide real estate team which has recognised specialist expertise in agricultural law and renewable energy in addition to significant commercial property work.

Your main duties will include:

• Dealing with commercial freehold sales and purchases finance and remortgage work and ancillary commercial property matters such as easements or telecommunication leases
• Dealing with the acquisition and sale of farms and farmland and ancillary property-based work for agricultural clients.
• Commercial and agricultural landlord and tenant work.
• Working as a team with and supporting other fee earners on renewable energy project property work/larger development /higher value or complex commercial property matters.
• Ensuring matters are professionally and promptly dealt with to the complete satisfaction of the client and full compliance with professional obligations.
• Building client and industry relationships and assisting with business development.

Skills required:

Effective communication skills both oral and written
Commitment to business development and client relationship
management.
The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
The ability to adopt a commercial as well as a legal approach to client
issues.
Excellent organisational skills.
Adaptability and collaborative working.

With a full-service offering and a diverse client base Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow while maintaining our commitment to quality innovation and client-focused service.

We know that happy motivated employees drive success and a strong forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. Thats why we provide the tools support and opportunities our people need to thrive.

With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years we are the largest law firm operating out of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire with six regional locations and a place in theLawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength resources and reach to handle any challengeoffering the best of both a large firm and a trusted client-focused partner.

We invest in your career offering a great benefits package and a supportive sociable working environment. Youll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration innovation and excellence across our locations in Grimsby Lincoln Louth Hull York and Beverley.

At Wilkin Chapman Rollits we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values-led culture fuels our growth and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed.As a Disability ConfidentandArmed Forces Friendlyemployer we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen heard and supported.